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In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as ...

In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as a/an_______
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  • A Personification
  • B Metonymy
  • C Metaphor
  • D Allusion
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An allusion is a reference to an event, especially of similar quality or importance to establish or drive home a particular point or fact. An example here maybe seen in William Morris' "The Proud King"- biblical allusion.

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