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
background
background
connection
connection
allusion
allusion
narrative
narrative
allusion
that was wrong
I apologize for the incorrect response. The correct 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."
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
light fixtures
light fixtures
electricity
electricity
Harper
Harper
Pandora's box
The allusion in the paragraph is "Pandora's box."
is that right
Yes, that is correct. "Pandora's box" is the allusion in the paragraph.
Allusions Quick Check
3 of 4 3 of 4 Items
Question
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point)
Responses
Recall the definition of allusion.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Use context clues.
Use context clues.
Look up the word or phrase.
Look up the word or phrase.
Look for analogies.
If a reader does not recognize the reference made by an allusion, they should use context clues to try and understand its meaning.
What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?(1 point)
Responses
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide an explanation of another text
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