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)
Responses
connection
connection
allusion
allusion
narrative
narrative
background
background
allusion
Allusions Quick Check
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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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)
Responses
Pandora's box
Pandora's box
Harper
Harper
light fixtures
light fixtures
electricity
The allusion in the paragraph is "Pandora's box."
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point)
Responses
Look up the word or phrase.
Look up the word or phrase.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Use context clues.
Use context clues.
Look for analogies.
Look up the word or phrase.
What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?(1 point)
Responses
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide an illustration to support the text