Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?(1 point)
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communicating effectively
communicating effectively
understanding the reference
understanding the reference
the attention of the reader
the attention of the reader
the level of meaning
understanding the reference
Which sentence includes an allusion?(1 point)
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Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about Spiderman better than other comic books about superheroes.
Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about Spiderman better than other comic books about superheroes.
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before.
Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?(1 point)
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a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a personal connection between the reader and the author
a personal connection between the reader and the author
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
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
Why might an author use an allusion in writing?(1 point)
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to make the reading more personal
to make the reading more personal
to add layers of meaning
to add layers of meaning
to make the reading more difficult
to make the reading more difficult
to add a figure of speech