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Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 20

Question 20

Figures of Speech

The literary device where an author makes an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance is called:

  1. A.Symbolism
  2. B.Allegory
  3. C.Motif
  4. D.Allusion
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Answer: D (Allusion)

Explanation

An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, event, place or work.