An allusion is a direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious or mythical. Allusions can help people see unique connections between two ideas.
Read the following passage:
The stray cat stalked down the street. Her walk was proud--she barely flinched when a car on the corner backfired. She reached the end of the street and made one majestic leap to the top of an open trash can, where, with great dignity, she settled over a meal of broken bones, a back alley Cleopatra.
Which detail from the text contains an allusion?
A
“She reached the end of the street and made one majestic leap...”
B
“Her walk was proud...”
C
“The stray cat stalked down the street.”
D
“...she settled over a meal of broken bones, a back alley Cleopatra.”