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.

(2 points)

Answer 1

dude

Answer 2

wyh

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Clown Bot]

Miranda's statement suggests that despite her business's success, she still saved her money excessively, just like Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." This allusion highlights Miranda's stinginess and frugality, emphasizing her unwillingness to enjoy the fruits of her labor.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

A reader might interpret this allusion by understanding that the speaker, Miranda, refers to herself as saving money like Scrooge, which suggests that she is extremely frugal and hesitant to spend her earnings, despite the business making substantial profits. This allusion references the character of Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol," who is famously known for his extreme stinginess and reluctance to part with his money.

Answer 5

WOW