When an author refers to a famous work of art, literature, or music the literary device is known as

a. foreshadowing.

b. an allusion.

c. a hyperbole.

d. symbolism.

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Jensen Clay

1 April, 08:57

When an author refers to a famous work of art, literature, or music the literary device is known as

a. foreshadowing.

b. an allusion.

c. a hyperbole.

d. symbolism.

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Carlee Lucero · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. an allusion

Foreshadowing is when you use symbols to tell what's going to happen in the future, a hyperbole is over-exaggerating, while symbolism is using symbols to represent other concepts. Allusion is used for referring to famous works.

When an author refers to a famous work of art, literature, or music the literary device is known asa. foreshadowing.b. an allusion.c. a hyperbole.d. symbolism.

When an author refers to a famous work of art, literature, or music the literary device is known as

a. foreshadowing.

b. an allusion.

c. a hyperbole.

d. symbolism.