what is the allusion in the passage
watching a debate would be boring." Kristin said. "I really don't think that's how I want to spend my Saturday morning. "Oh no Mary argued. I've heard some debated where words flew like verbal donnybrooks and were breathtaking as the last two minutes of an even up basketball game.
Ann agreed. The epithets these two teams filing at each other is something you must witness to believe. Besides, Kristin the topic is right up your alley; there debating the issue of environment versus jobs. "C'mon Kristin, Mary wheeled I personally guarantee that you'll be on tenterhooks during the entire debate.
a donnybrooks
b tenterhooks
c epithets
d no allusion in passage
I believe it's d is that correct?
I disagree.
http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-don1.htm
so it's donnybrook because it's describes from the past
Right.
not d
No, the correct answer is not "d) no allusion in passage." The passage does contain an allusion.
An allusion is a reference to something well-known, such as a person, place, event, or work of literature. In this passage, the allusion can be found in Mary's statement: "I've heard some debates where words flew like verbal donnybrooks and were breathtaking as the last two minutes of an even-up basketball game."
The word "donnybrooks" is the allusion in this passage. It is used to describe heated debates where words are exchanged aggressively, comparing it to a physical fight. The allusion references the term "donnybrook," which is a colloquial term meaning a wild and disorderly fight or brawl.
Therefore, the correct answer is "a) donnybrooks."