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: "It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up."
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
D. understanding the reference
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