Question

read the source of the allusion. in the book alices adventures in wonderland, the cheshire cat is known for his wide, mysterious grin. although he is friendly, he finds it fun to stir up trouble for alice. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? franklin had a cheshire - cat grin on his face, so i knew i had been tricked. a playful smile an awkward smile

Explanation:

The Cheshire - Cat in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is friendly but likes to stir up trouble, often with a wide, mysterious grin. In the given sentence, Franklin's Cheshire - Cat grin implies he tricked the speaker, so it means a playful smile that may signal mischief.

Answer:

a playful smile