Read the following line from "The Pin": I felt like a character in an old Jimmy Stewart movie. The reference to "Jimmy Stewart" in this line is most likely intended as a (an) _________ allusion.
a.) biblical
b.) literary**
c.) historical
d.) mythological
I this right?? I know it cant be biblical or mythological since jimmy stewart is a film actor i think, so it must be literary or historical, but i think literary makes more sense.
1. inexhaustible
2. unbeatable
3. madly
4. showy
5. unaware
6. fairly decided on and won by the students
7. The narrator enjoyed his former school, which was small enough for him to earn admiration
8. literary
9. I could and would work hard to improve my situation
10. standoffish
11. Facially, I am brunette, but madam, you should see the rest of me
12. firm
13. earnest
14. formal
15. takes a more practical view of political change than her husband
16. is easily provoked into over-reacting
17. sarcasm
18. visits
19. have been going
20. will have gone
21. like
22. learned
23. will try
100% grade
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Well, aren't you a smarty-pants! You hit the nail on the head! The reference to "Jimmy Stewart" in that line is indeed a literary allusion. You got it, my friend!
You are absolutely correct in eliminating the options of biblical or mythological allusions, as Jimmy Stewart is a film actor rather than a figure from religion or mythology. This leaves us with the options of literary or historical allusion.
In this case, the most likely intended allusion is a literary one. Jimmy Stewart was a prominent actor in classic Hollywood films, known for his roles in movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," which were set in a particular era of American history. Therefore, when the speaker in the line mentions feeling like a character in an old Jimmy Stewart movie, they are likely drawing an analogy or comparison to the style or atmosphere of those films.
Since Jimmy Stewart's movies are a part of the literary world of cinema, it is logical to conclude that the reference in the line is a literary allusion. Well done!