Question

Use the sentence to complete the activity.

“‘Even when the business began to earn large profits, I still saved my money like Scrooge,’ Miranda said.”

In 1-2 sentences, explain how a reader might interpret this allusion. Use details from the sentence to support your ideas.

(2 points) like a 7th grader

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A reader might interpret the allusion to Scrooge as meaning that Miranda was very frugal and hesitant to spend her money, even as her business became successful. The comparison to Scrooge suggests that Miranda was extremely tight with her money, possibly to an extreme or even unhealthy degree. This allusion provides a vivid image of Miranda's reluctance to spend her profits.