A reader might understand the allusion to Scrooge as a way to show that Miranda is really careful with her money, even when she starts making a lot of it. By comparing herself to Scrooge, who is known for being stingy and saving every penny, it suggests that Miranda values saving over spending.
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. and make it sound like a 8th grader wrote it
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