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.

put it short and in teen words.

Miranda saved her money like Scrooge, meaning she was very frugal and careful with her money, even when her business was doing well. This shows that she was wise and cautious about spending, like the character Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol."