Question
vel ] > 1 F.2 Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source CHG
Read the source of the allusion.
In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has
been beaten and stranded on the side of a road.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all
over the sidewalk.
a person who goes out of the way to help another
a person who acts kind in order to take advantage of
someone
a person who enjoys interacting with others
Answer
The meaning of the allusion in the sentence is "a person who goes out of the way to help another."