Question

which statement best describes how the use of allusion supports the meaning of the passage? freedoms festivity smack in the middle of summer we perform pirouettes on nights stage. pop! sizzle! wow! like percussionists playing lady libertys song, reminding audiences of stars, stripes, and freedom. light is the ink we use; hues of red, white, and blue, a splash of purple and green too. just as a the firefly signals its love for summer flash, flash, flickering, we proclaim our passion for life, liberty, and the pursuit of celebration. boom! bam! pow! a. the allusion to lady liberty connects the topic to something powerful and majestic b. the allusion to nights stage provides an image that appeals to the sense of sight c. the allusion to nights stage helps develop light as a deeply meaningful symbol d. the allusion to lady liberty hints that she is the speaker of the poem

Explanation:

The allusion to Lady Liberty in the poem connects the ideas of celebration and freedom to the well - known and powerful symbol of Lady Liberty, which represents concepts like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The other options about "night's stage" are not the main function of the allusion in question, and Lady Liberty is not indicated as the speaker.

Answer:

A. The allusion to Lady Liberty connects the topic to something powerful and majestic