Which sentence contains an allusion? A. Pamela and her twin are as alike as two peas in a pod, and they do everything together.
B. Pamela has a weakness for chocolates, which she says she’s had since early childhood. C. Pamela’s face was as white as a ghost when she learned the shocking news about her brother. D. Pamela’s backyard looks like the Garden of Eden, with dozens of green and lush plants. E. Pamela found herself trapped between a rock and a hard place, and she didn't know what to do.
D. Pamela's backyard looks like the Garden of Eden.
Explanation:
An allusion is a literary device that references a person, place, thing, or significant event as a way of describing something. Instead of giving a detailed description, they liken it to something that would best summarize what it depicts.
Garden of Eden is a significant place mentioned int he Bible, in the Book of Genesis.
The Most Successful Absolute Monarch in Europe was Louis XIV of France. Of all the absolute rulers in Europe, by far the best example of one, and the most powerful, was Louis XIV of France. Although Louis had some failures, he also had many successes.
