Question

1. which of the following most accurately describes the use of allusion in the passages?

a in passage 1, lincoln protects himself from criticism with an allusion to religious symbols: “sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” in passage 2, paragraphs 5 and 6, crane uses allusions to greek epics to convey the qualities soldiers require.
b in passage 1, lincoln makes mrs. bixbys losses seem meaningful with an allusion to religious symbols: “sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” in passage 2, paragraphs 5 and 6, crane uses allusions to greek epics to convey henrys idealistic hopes.
c in passage 1, lincoln shows that he is not afraid to govern with an allusion to religious symbols: “sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” in passage 2, paragraphs 5 and 6, crane uses allusions to greek epics to convey his belief that war is immoral.
d in passage 1, lincoln makes mrs. bixbys children seem virtuous with an allusion to religious symbols: “sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” in passage 2, paragraphs 5 and 6, crane uses allusions to greek epics to convey henrys lack of sense.

Explanation:

Allusion is a figure - of - speech that refers to a well - known person, place, event, literary work or work of art. Analyzing the allusions in the passages: In Passage 1, the allusion "sacrifice upon the altar of freedom" is used to give meaning to Mrs. Bixby's losses. In Passage 2, the allusions to Greek epics in paragraphs 5 and 6 are used to convey the qualities soldiers require. Option B is correct as it accurately describes these uses of allusion.

Answer:

B. In Passage 1, Lincoln makes Mrs. Bixby's losses seem meaningful with an allusion to religious symbols: "sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." In Passage 2, paragraphs 5 and 6, Crane uses allusions to Greek epics to convey Henry's idealistic hopes.