Which poetic device does the speaker use in the line, “since bacchus, satan, and the hangman”?

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What poetic device is employed by the speaker in the line, “since Bacchus, Satan, and the hangman”? Is it an example of allusion?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is this one: “Allusion.” The poetic device that the speaker use in the line, “Since Bacchus, Satan, and the Hangman is allusion. Allusion refers to an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Guido Hoeger · Answer

AllusionExplanation: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).

Anonymous · Answer

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

Anonymous · Answer

The correct answer is:A) allusion

Anonymous · Answer

The poetic device that the speaker use in the line is “Allusion.” Hope this helps

Anonymous · Answer

The poetic device the speaker is using is allusion it this line. Option A is correct.Allusion is a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in an attempt to make a comparison in the readers’ minds. According to that definition, Bacchus, Satan, and the Hangman aren’t actually characters in this literary piece of work, but the author is making a reference to them nevertheless.

Anonymous · Answer

The poetic device used by the speaker in the line, “Since Bacchus, Satan, and the Hangman” is letter A. allusion.Explanation:An allusion is a figure of speech in which a reference is made to something or someone, but in an indirect manner. For instance calling someone a Judas is an allusion to the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus Christ. The speaker won’t explain who Judas is, he simply mentions him trusting the audience will grasp the reason behind – which would be to call someone a traitor.That is precisely what we have in the poem “The King Sends Three Cats to Guinevere”, by Marjorie Allen Seiffert. The speaker of the poem would be King Arthur himself, addressing Guinevere after being betrayed by her. He alludes to three figures, Bacchus, Satan, and the Hagman and, in an ironic manner, mentions the fact that they belong to a mythology different than the one he belongs to. However, since this is an allusion, he does not explain who they are.

Anonymous · Answer

I assume allusion but please tell me if i am wrong

Mrs. Joy Prosacco · Answer

My best assumption is an allusion

Anonymous · Answer

The author uses allusion

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