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

A. personification
B. metonymy
C. metaphor
D. allusion

Correct Answer: Option D

D. allusion

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 may be seen in William Morris’ “The Proud King”- biblical allusion.