Which statement best describes the effects of allusions in the passage?
a) the allusions show that the police and the skinheads share a common language based on their race.
b) the allusions the speaker describe the poor educational system in england at the time.
c) the allusions create a peaceful image of different ethnic groups discussing art and literature together.
d) the allusions suggest that the speaker supports a violent response to racism.

A) The allusions show that the police and the skinheads share a common language based on their race.

Explanation:

Allusion is mainly added by author to refer to a certain situation or to create a context where they are related to another situation in the current play or script. This reference is often indirect and this is why it is regarded as an allusion. In the given question which is from Midsummer of Derek Walcott, the passage that refers to allusion is the Garden of Eden which highlights that nothing stays the same for all times and that times change.

A. The allusions show that the police and the skinheads share a common language based on their race.

Explanation:

I did it on edge

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.

world bank is the correct answer.