Everyone knows that Erica is the best basketball player on the court. Even when playing casual games like Knock Out with her friends, she is unstoppable. Erica is an excellent offensive player, but she is even better at defense. At the last game, she stonewalled every shot the other team made.
Which option explains an allusion in the paragraph?
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
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The option that explains an allusion in the paragraph is:
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy.
This is because "stonewalled" typically refers to a defensive strategy and can allude to General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, known for his strong defensive tactics in battle.
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