The phrase from the passage that is an example of allusion is “We, the people.” This phrase alludes to the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States, which is a well-known document that has historical and foundational significance in American democracy.
"Barbara Jordan Remarks on Impeachment, July, 1974"
by Barbara Jordan
Earlier today, we heard the beginning of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States: “We, the people.” It’s a very eloquent beginning. But when that document was completed on the seventeenth of September in 1787, I was not included in that “We, the people.” I felt somehow for many years that George Washington and Alexander Hamilton just left me out by mistake. But through the process of amendment, interpretation, and court decision, I have finally been included in “We, the people.”
Rep. Barbara Jordan's remarks on impeachment during Watergate
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Use the passage from a speech by Representative Barbara Jordan to answer the question.
Which phrase from the passage is an example of allusion?
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“I have finally been included. . .”
“I have finally been included. . .”
“We, the people.”
“We, the people.”
“It’s a very eloquent beginning.”
“It’s a very eloquent beginning.”
“But when the document was completed. . .”
“But when the document was completed. . .”
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