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Which of this examples is an allusion?

Which of this examples is a red herring?

Cliffhanger, red herring and allusion

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1
Which of this examples is a red herring?
The shadow moved behind the curtain… but it was just the wind
She opened the door and saw her friends waiting outside
The dog barked because it saw a squirrel
He grabbed his keys and left for work as usual
2
Which of this examples is an allusion?
The teacher explained the math problem step by step
They decided to take a road trip across the country
She put on her jacket before stepping outside into the cold
She opened Pandora’s box when she started asking about the past
3
Which of this examples is a red herring?
They followed the map and arrived at the correct destination
The letter contained the information the had expected
The book on the table was exactly where she had left it
A Detective found a knife at the crime scene, only to realize it was fake
4
Which of this examples is a cliffhanger?
The sun set over the ocean, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink
His phone buzzed with an unknown number. He then answered “We need to talk”
She walked into the room and sat down to read her book
He finished his exam and walked out of the classroom with a smile
5
Which of this examples is a cliffhanger?
They laughed as they shared stories over dinner
She gasped as the door creaked open… but no one was there
She picked up the cat and gently placed it on the couch
He signed the document and handed it to the clerk
6
Which of this examples is an allusion?
He picked up his phone and checked his message
The river flowed gently under the bridge
He had the Midas touch, everything he invested in turned to gold
She baked a cake for her friend’s birthday