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)

A reader might interpret this allusion to mean that Miranda is very frugal and careful with her money, just like the character Scrooge from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This is supported by the fact that Miranda was saving her money even when the business was earning large profits.

Use the analogy to complete the activity.

tire: bicycle :: window : house

In 1–2 sentences, explain the relationship in the analogy.

(2 points)