________ are generally regarded as brief but purposeful references, within a literary text, to a person, place, event, or to another work of literature.
A. Referrals B. Chiasmus C. Metonymy D. Allusions
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Allusions are used as stylistic devices to help contextualize a story by referencing a well-known person, place, event, or another literary work. These references do not have to be explicitly explained; more often than not, writers choose to let readers fill in the blanks.
