Which choice describes an allusion?(1 point)
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a figure of speech
a figure of speech
a sound device
a sound device
a part of speech
a part of speech
an interpretation
a figure of speech
understanding the reference
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
to add layers of meaning
Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?(1 point)
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communicating effectively
communicating effectively
understanding the reference
understanding the reference
the attention of the reader
the attention of the reader
the level of meaning
Which sentence includes an allusion?(1 point)
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Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about Spiderman better than other comic books about superheroes.
Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?(1 point)
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a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a personal connection between the reader and the author
a personal connection between the reader and the author
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
Why might an author use an allusion in writing?(1 point)
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to add layers of meaning
to add layers of meaning
to make the reading more difficult
to make the reading more difficult
to add a figure of speech
to add a figure of speech
to make the reading more personal