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The poem is making reference to “Achillies’ Heel” in Greek Mythology. What technique is the poet using to do this?

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Answer: Allusion

Explanation: An allusion is a literary device used to reference another object outside of the work of literature. The object can be a real or fictional person, event, quote, or other work of artistic expression.

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