Use the sentence to complete the activity.

“‘Even when the business began to earn large profits, I still saved my money like Scrooge,’ Miranda said.”

In 1-2 sentences, explain how a reader might interpret this allusion. Use details from the sentence to support your ideas. 7th grade

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A reader might interpret this allusion as Miranda being frugal, like the character Scrooge from Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." Miranda's determination to continue saving money even when her business was successful shows her dedication to being financially responsible and careful with her earnings, similar to Scrooge's miserly behavior in the story.
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The allusion suggests that Miranda is very careful with her money, like the character Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol."