Which poetic device does the speaker use in the line, "Since Bacchus, Satan, and the Hangman"? allusion hyperbole simile metonymy

Allusion

Explanation:

Allusion is a figure of speech that provides a brief and indirect reference to something (like a phrase, a place, idea, a literary work) or someone that is commonly known and has a significance in our society.

In the lines, the speaker us using allusion because he or she gives an indirect and brief reference to three great characters that are well-known and have certain significance in our society: Bacchus (the Greek god of wine), Satan (the lord of evil and the rebellious angel who is the adversary of God) and the Hangman (the name of a famous game).

allusion

Explanation:

Allusion is the use of historical places, people, or objects in text