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. 1 sentence

The reader might interpret this allusion by understanding that Miranda is comparing herself to Scrooge, who was known for being miserly and stingy with money, implying that despite earning large profits, she still chose to save rather than spend her money.