2. Although the earthquake did a great deal of damage, it was nothing like the disaster of 9/11.
Reference to: ______________________________________________________
Possible meaning: __________________________________________________
3. I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge and took a sip. It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up.
Reference to: ______________________________________________________
Possible meaning: __________________________________________________
Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer for each question.
Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?
the attention of the reader B. the level of meaning
C. communicating effectively D. understanding the reference
2. Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a personal connection between the reader and the author
2. Although the earthquake did a great deal of damage, it was nothing like the disaster of 9/11.
Reference to: the disaster of 9/11
Possible meaning: Comparing the earthquake to the much larger and more catastrophic event of 9/11.
3. I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge and took a sip. It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up.
Reference to: Starbucks
Possible meaning: Comparing the coffee in the teacher's lounge to Starbucks, indicating that it is not as high-quality or well-known, but it still serves its purpose of providing energizing caffeine.
Multiple Choice:
1. D. understanding the reference
2. c. a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text