Question

How does Gabriela’s allusion to an old saying in the sentence help develop this passage?

The stage waits for no one because as the old saying goes: "The show must go on!"


It highlights her sense of importance to the cast and crew.

It demonstrates her disdain for clichés.


It shows her confidence in her acting abilities.


It emphasizes her awareness of theater traditions.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "It emphasizes her awareness of theater traditions". An allusion is a figure of speech, in which an object or circumstance from unrelated context is referred to as covertly or indirectly. Gabriela's allusion to the old phrase "The show must go on!" is used to emphasizes her awareness of theater traditions.

Answer 2

• It emphasizes her awareness of theater traditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

"The show must go on" is an expression in the artistic scene, implying that paying little respect to what occurs, whatever show has been arranged still must be organized for the audience.