Which term describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with? (1 point)
A. allusion
B. background
C. narrative
D. connection
7 answers
A. allusion
Harper had always been a curious child, wanting to know how things operated and what made them run. While watching her father install new light fixtures, she marveled at the intricacies of how electricity worked. She asked her father multiple questions to satisfy her curiosity. Harper's mother had warned her husband against answering every question as it would slow the installation process. "You're opening Pandora's box," she said. Which of the following is the allusion? (1 point)
A. Pandora's box
B. light fixtures
C. electricity
D. Harper
A. Pandora's box
B. light fixtures
C. electricity
D. Harper
A. Pandora's box
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point).
A. Look for analogies.
B. Recall the definition of allusion.
C. Look up the word or phrase.
D. Use context clues.
A. Look for analogies.
B. Recall the definition of allusion.
C. Look up the word or phrase.
D. Use context clues.
C. Look up the word or phrase.
Are toy sure
Yes, I'm sure. When a reader does not recognize the reference made by an allusion, one appropriate course of action is to look up the word or phrase to gain a better understanding of its meaning and significance.