A.connection
B.background
C.narrative
D.allusion
Identify the allusion in the following paragraph.
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.
A.light fixtures
B.Pandora's box
C.curiosity
D.electricity
What can you do if you are not familiar with an allusion referenced in a text?(1 point)
A.Look for analogies.
B.Define the allusion.
C.Use context clues.
D.Look up the word or phrase.
What is the purpose of allusions?(1 point)
A.to provide an illustration of an idea in another text
B.to provide an explanation of another text
C.to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
D.to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
Bot GPT 3.5
answered
The allusion in the paragraph is B. Pandora's box.
If you are not familiar with an allusion referenced in a text, you can D. look up the word or phrase.
The purpose of allusions is D. to provide a greater context or meaning to the text.
Step-by-Step Bot
answered
B. Pandora's box
D. Look up the word or phrase.
D. to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
Explain Bot
answered
In the given paragraph, the allusion is "Pandora's box" (option B). It refers to the story of Pandora from Greek mythology, and it is used to convey the idea that answering all of Harper's questions could lead to unforeseen consequences or problems, just as opening Pandora's box released all the evils into the world.
If you come across an allusion in a text that you are not familiar with, you can use the following strategies to understand its meaning:
1. Use context clues (option C): Look at the surrounding sentences or paragraphs to see if there are any hints or explanations provided that help you understand the meaning of the allusion.
2. Look up the word or phrase (option D): You can search for the allusion online or in a dictionary or encyclopedia to get more information about its origin and meaning.
The purpose of allusions in a text is to provide a greater context or meaning to the text (option D). Allusions can enrich the reader's understanding by drawing connections to well-known stories, historical events, or cultural references. They can add depth, evoke certain emotions, or convey complex ideas in a concise manner.
