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 ne light fixtures, she marveled at the intricacies of how electricity worked. She asked her father multiple questions to satisfy her curiosity Harpero mother had wamed 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?
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electricity
light fixture
Harper
Pandora's box
The allusion in the paragraph is "Pandora's box."
The allusion in the paragraph is "Pandora's box." This reference is made by Harper's mother when she warns her husband against answering all of Harper's questions. By using this allusion, Harper's mother is suggesting that if her husband answers all of Harper's questions, it could lead to unforeseen consequences or difficulties, similar to the story of Pandora's box in Greek mythology. Therefore, the correct answer is "Pandora's box."
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 ;
Use context clues.
Look for analogies.
Look up the word or phrase.
Recall the definition of allusion.