Question

2. When an author makes a reference to a very well-known person, event, book, or movie in our

history, what is this called?

(10 Points)

a. Metaphor

b. Simile

c. Alliteration

d. Allusion

Answer 1

Allusion

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Cambridge dictionary, allusion is something that is said or written that is intended to make you think of a particular thing or person.

Hence, when an author makes a reference to a very well-known person, event, book, or movie in our

history, it is called allusion.