Question

His need for rest was imperative and he thought, "I have played the fox, now I must play the cat of the fable."

Answer 1

It is an allusion. I hope this is right!!

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Imagery.

Explanation:

The words he thought of are portraying himself in another

scenario as other living things as if he was them. When he says

"I have played the fox, now I must play the cat of the fable."

He is creating the image of himself in the role of a fox, and

he transferred this role to that of the cat of the fable.