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)
make it sound like a 13 year old wrote it

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

In this sentence, the mention of Scrooge suggests that Miranda is very frugal and stingy with her money, even when the business is successful. This allusion to Scrooge, a well-known character from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," indicates that Miranda is determined to save her money and not spend it extravagantly, similar to how Scrooge behaves in the story. Furthermore, the comparison to Scrooge implies that Miranda may prioritize wealth and security over enjoying the fruits of her success.