To identify the central idea of a text, it is most helpful to
O ask what information is missing from the text
think about how to summarize the text.
determine whether the facts in the text are accurate,
O find out information about the author of the text.

Which sentence contains an allusion? a. pamela and her twin are as alike as two peas in a pod, and they do everything together. b. pamela has a weakness for chocolates, which she says she's had since early childhood. c. pamela's face was as white as a ghost when she learned the shocking news about her brother. d. pamela's backyard looks like the garden of eden, with dozens of green and lush plants. e. pamela found herself trapped between a rock and a hard place, and she didn't know what to do.