In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as a/an_______
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A.
personification -
B.
metonymy -
C.
metaphor -
D.
allusion
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
An allusion is a reference to an event, especially of similar quality or importance to establish or drive home a particular point or fact. An example here maybe seen in William Morris’ “The Proud King”- biblical allusion.
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