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WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 49

Question 49

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act III Scene II)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). “Midas” in the extract illustrates a/an

  1. A.anecdote
  2. B.pun
  3. C.allusion
  4. D.allegory
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (allusion)

Explanation

Bassanio refers to the Greek myth of King Midas, whose food turned to gold; a brief reference like this is an allusion.