Use the paragraph to answer the question. There was something unknowable about her smile. Try as I might, I couldn't find out what she was thinking. Which revision would introduce an allusion to make the description more vivid?

Answer 1

To introduce an allusion that makes the description more vivid, you could revise the paragraph as follows:

"There was something unknowable about her smile, like the enigmatic Mona Lisa gazing from her canvas. Try as I might, I couldn't decipher the thoughts hidden behind her smile, as if she held secrets as ancient and intricate as the Sphinx."

This revision adds allusions to the Mona Lisa and the Sphinx, enhancing the imagery and suggesting a deeper mystery about the character's thoughts.