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20 April, 21:46

Which sentence contains an example of an allusion?

A. I felt like Cinderella at the end of the ball, left holding one slipper.

B. The maple's red leaves look so vibrantly alive and glowing.

C. The car belched and coughed as it lurched into life.

D. The new paint looked better but made the rest of the house look shabbier.

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  1. 20 April, 21:49
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    The first sentence (A) contains an allusion. The sentence alludes to the story of Cinderella.
  2. 20 April, 22:06
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    B. The maple's red leaves look so vibrantly alive and glowing.
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