Use the paragraph to answer the question. " 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? A. Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun. B. stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an army. C. offensive player, a basketball player who scored points. D. Erica, the best basketball player on the court.

Answer 1

B. stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an army.