Question

HELP!!!!! ASAP!!! Please :) Which best identifies and interprets the poetic technique represented in these lines? A. Simile; it compares the balloon man to a goat to show his presence ruins an otherwise perfect afternoon. B. Repetition; the repetition of the word goat shows that the balloon man has a deep appreciation for nature. C. Allusion; the phrase goat-footed connects balloon man to the Greek god pan, who heralded the coming of spring. D. Imaginary; the author paints a vivid picture of the menacing nature of the balloon man by comparing him to a goat. I think D!!!

Answer 1

Answer: C. Allusion; the phrase goat-footed connects balloon man to the Greek god pan, who heralded the coming of spring.

An allusion is a figure of speech in which a character, event or object from a different context is referred to indirectly, hoping that the audience would be able to make the direct connection. Therefore, allusions usually reference well-known works of art, myths, folk tales, historical events, etc. that would be familar to most readers. In this case, the reference to a "goat-footed" being refers to the Greek god Pan.