“Constance Culmington, he reflected to himself, was exactly the sort of woman who would buy an island and surround herself with mystery! Nodding his head in gentle approval of his logic, Mr. Justice Wargrave allowed his head to nod... He slept..." Chapter 1, pg. 3
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An allusion is a literary device that provides greater context to the work at hand by referencing a previous work of art, a person, a place, an event, or a situation—usually of some social, political, or historical significance.
For example: You're acting like such a Scrooge! Alluding to Dickens's A Christmas Carol, this line means that the person is being miserly and selfish, just like the character Scrooge from the story.
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Important information about Ambrose Bierce's background, historical events that influenced An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and the ... The events of the last year of his life and the circumstances surrounding his death are shrouded in mystery.
Explanation:
Since the excerpt isn't there I can't give an exact answer. I don't think it's A or D because D is describing what a simile does, whereas A is leaning more towards personification instead of a metaphor.
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
A metaphor allows writers to convey vivid imagery that transcends literal meanings, creates images that are easier to understand and respond to than literal language
Personification is the attribution of human qualities, characteristics, or behaviours to non-humans, be they animals, inanimate objects, or even intangible concepts.
Sorry I couldn't give you a direct answer, but I hope this helps!
