Read the following definitions of key terms from this unit. Which of these definitions does not match the term correctly? Analogy- a figure of speech that crates a comparison of two seemingly different things, forming a deeper understanding of their connection Central Idea- the main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selection Allusion- a comparison between two unlike things using like or as Inference- a reasonable guess based on information from a text (1 point) Responses Analogy Analogy Central Idea Central Idea Allusion Allusion Inference Inference Skip to navigation page 2 of 2
The definition that does not match the term correctly is: "Allusion- a comparison between two unlike things using like or as." The correct definition of allusion is: "A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art."
The definition of "Allusion" - a comparison between two unlike things using like or as, does not match the term correctly. An allusion is actually a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, which is not the same as a comparison using like or as.
Based on the provided definitions, the term that does not match the definition correctly is "Allusion."
The correct definition of "Allusion" is not "a comparison between two unlike things using like or as."
An allusion is actually a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to help convey meaning or create a connection between the text and the reader. It is not specifically a comparison using "like" or "as."
To review, here are the correct matches between the definitions and terms:
- Analogy: A figure of speech that creates a comparison of two seemingly different things, forming a deeper understanding of their connection
- Central Idea: The main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selection
- Allusion: A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to help convey meaning or create a connection between the text and the reader
- Inference: A reasonable guess based on information from a text