Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

We need more female superheroes. The ones we have are rarely given the same narrative time as their male counterparts, and they are usually presented in outfits that appeal to men. I propose we create more female superheroes with their own stories, their own powers, and their own choice of outfit. Should they get equal narrative space . . . or not? Did you answer yes in a Flash? Can you quote one female superhero? Do you know her backstory like kryptonite or spider bites? If your answer is no, then it’s time for more narrative time and backstory for our female superheroes.
Which techniques does the author use to advance their purpose? Select the two correct answers.
(2 points)

allusion

ellipsis

antihesis

description

connotation

Answer 1

Allusion and ellipsis.

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