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 short sentence, explain how a reader might interpret this allusion. Use details from the sentence to support your ideas.

(2 points)

A reader might interpret this allusion as Miranda being extremely frugal and reluctant to spend her money, similar to the character Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" who was known for his greed and stinginess. This is supported by the fact that Miranda saved her money even when her business was making large profits, indicating her strong reluctance to spend.