Question

Which of the following is an example of allusion? A. His words stung like a swarm of angry hornets whose nest was just kicked over. B. Even the sun decided to peek out for a few moments and look down on the curious scene unfolding below. C. Her beauty was a prison. She was a Rapunzel, locked in a tower. D. That Jack Dawson is as clever as a fox and he won't think twice about relieving you if a few extra dollars

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Her beauty was a prison. She was a Rapunzel, locked in a tower.

Explanation:

It is referring to a character or thing that the author is assuming the reader will know.

The allusion of the sentence is referring to the girl as a Rapunzel, a know fairy tale character.