Question

A) Which choice describes an allusion? (1 point)
a figure of speech
a sound device
a part of speech
an interpretation
A) Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion? (1 point)
the attention of the reader
communicating effectively
understanding the reference
the level of meaning

Question 3
Question 4
A) Which sentence includes an allusion? (1 point)
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about Spiderman better than other comic books about superheroes.
Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
A) Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion? (1 point)
a personal connection between the reader and the author
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter

Question 5
A) Why might an author use an allusion in writing? (1 point)
to add a figure of speech
to add layers of meaning
to make the reading more personal
to make the reading more difficult

Answer 1

1) a figure of speech — an allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature/art.
2) understanding the reference — you need to recognize what’s being referenced to interpret the allusion.
3) Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today. — this line alludes to Superman.
4) a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text — interpretation depends on the reader recognizing the reference.
5) to add layers of meaning — allusions add depth by bringing extra associations and context to a passage.