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Which is an example of an allusion

A. my deepest dreams take flight
B. fierce goddess, Diana, entice
C. through the darkest sacrifice
D. like an ocean wave

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Answer:

B. fierce goddess, Diana, entice.

Step-by-step explanation:

An allusion is a passing reference without directly stating what the reference is about. This figurative speech allows the speaker to refer to something, be it a person or idea or thing that is of historical importance without directly stating what it stands for or meant.

The given lines of poetry are from "Sonnet XV" by Maximilian Voloshin. And the allusion is to Diana, the goddess of hunting and wild animals. The fierce nature of the goddess is referenced to in the lines where the poet talks of the moon.

Thus, the correct example of an allusion is found in option B.

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