Which term describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with?(1 point)
Responses
connection
connection
narrative
narrative
background
background
allusion
allusion
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 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.
Which of the following is the allusion?
(1 point)
Responses
Pandora's box
Pandora's box
electricity
electricity
Harper
Harper
light fixtures
Pandora's box
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point)
Responses
Look up the word or phrase.
Look up the word or phrase.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Use context clues.
Use context clues.
Look for analogies.
Look up the word or phrase.
What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?(1 point)
Responses
to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
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The term that describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with is "allusion."
To determine the correct answer, you can first start by understanding the definitions of each term.
- "Connection" refers to the act of linking or associating one thing with another.
- "Narrative" pertains to a story or account of events.
- "Background" refers to the circumstances, events, or information that surround a particular situation or event.
By process of elimination, you can see that the term "allusion" is the most fitting choice as it specifically refers to referencing another story, person, or event that readers are expected to recognize or be familiar with.