Question

Which of the following statements is the BEST example of allusion?

Select one:
A) "This new war was Viet Nam all over again" because it compares the new war to a well known war in order to provide the reader with additional context.
B) "This painting depicts Medusa" because it refers to a well known monster from Greek Mythology.
C) “The Thanksgiving parade was a sight for sore eyes" because it references a popular parade.
D) “The newly elected president of the United States became famous overnight" because it mentions a well known country.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

An allusion is a reference to something without mentioning it. If you were to tell someone, "This new war is Vietnam all over again," like the explanation offers, the reader would have to know that a war happened in Vietnam in order to understand that reference. The writer also didn't outright state that a war happened in Vietnam, fitting in to the criteria of what makes an allusion an allusion.

The rest of the choices aren't subtle enough, D isn't referencing anything really.

Answer 2

A) "This new war was Viet Nam all over again"

Step-by-step explanation:

Because it compares the new war to a well-known war in order to provide the reader with additional context.