Read this short speech. Patriotism is often taught through school routines. Young Americans may stand to say, “I Pledge allegian
ce to the flag.” They may attend special assemblies or programs honoring veterans. Career studies may include descriptions of armed service professions. Even the study of geography is an exercise patriotism, as student’s learn the names of states and capitals. I thought author includes an allusion to allow readers to. A. Recall a familiar text. B. Consider famous veterans. C. Think of armed service professions. D. Remember the fifty states in their capitals.
An allusion is a reference to another published work. In this case, the allusion is to the Pledge of Allegiance. Instead of the just saying the name of the text, the author alludes to it by quoting the first line. For readers who know the Pledge of Allegiance this may spark in them a sense of patriotism as they may then recite the entire pledge. The reader uses this allusion to further the point about patriotism as a routine taught in schools.
