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.

make it short
(2 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A reader might interpret this allusion to Scrooge as meaning that Miranda was very frugal and cautious with her money, even when she had plenty of it. This comparison suggests that she was determined to continue saving and being thrifty despite her success.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The allusion to Scrooge suggests that Miranda was extremely frugal and continued to save money diligently, even as her business became profitable.