Question

what does the allusion in this text suggest? al gore had a long career in politics as a congressman and vice president, but he met his waterloo in the 2000 presidential election, when he lost to george w. bush. he had his finest moment. he suffered a crushing defeat.

Explanation:

The allusion "met his Waterloo" refers to the famous 1815 Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte suffered a decisive, crushing defeat. In this context, it applies to Al Gore's loss in the 2000 election.

Answer:

He suffered a crushing defeat.