Question

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We need more female superheroes. The ones we have are rarely given the same narrative timeas their male counterparts, and they are usually presented in outfits that appeal to men. I proposewe create more female superheroes with their own stories, their own powers, and their own choiceof outfit. Should they get equal narrative space . . . or not? Did you answer
yes
in a
Flash
? Canyou quote one female superhero? Do you know her backstory like kryptonite or spider bites? Ifyour answer is
no
, then it’s time for more narrative time and backstory for our female superheroes.
Which techniques does the author most use to advance their purpose? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
connotation
allusion
description
ellipsis
antithesis

Answer 1

Answers: allusion and ellipsis.

- Allusion: references to Flash, kryptonite and spider bites invoke well-known superheroes and backstories.
- Ellipsis: the " . . . " in "Should they get equal narrative space . . . or not?" creates a rhetorical pause and emphasis.

(Description, connotation and antithesis are less prominent in advancing the author’s purpose here.)