Which statement best describes how the use of allusion supports the
meaning of the passage?
Liam's white kitten lay curled up on the sofa like a snowball. The
kitten's white fur had earned her the name Frosty the Snowman, but
her feisty personality suggested that perhaps "Stormy might be more
appropriate. In just a few days, Frosty had pulled down the curtains in
Liam's bedroom, knocked a vase off the bookshelf, and sent the family
dog into hiding. The kitten was a mini-tornado. The white ball of fur
pounced and hissed commandingly, just as a sudden storm shows its
power with thunder and lightning.
O A. The allusion to Frosty the Snowman implies a fun and good-
natured kitten, which contrasts with reality
O B. The allusion to a snowball suggests that the kitten's crazy ways
will not last long since snow melts quickly.
C. The allusion to a snowball indicates that the kitten earned her
name because she has a cold disposition.
D. The allusion to Frosty the Snowman proves that the kitten was
named to honor Liam's favorite season: winter