Question

Read the passage below and answer the question.

Answer 1

Allusion because it's an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Answer 2

The passage above includes an example of allusion. Option A is correct.

An allusion is understood as a literary device used in order to make reference to a person, place, thing, or event. Each of these concepts can be real or imaginary, referring to anything from fiction, to folklore, to historical events as well as religious manuscripts.

Allusions allow the writer to avoid bland tones and common, obvious statements.