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Which statement describes the allusion in these lines from Shakespeare's Hamlet?


HORATIO: Never believe it:

I am more an antique Roman than a Dane.

Here's yet some liquor left.

AHoratio refers to the conquests of the great Roman emperors.

BHoratio doubts whether the Danish soldiers are as patriotic as the Roman soldiers.

CHoratio refers to Roman soldiers who gave up their lives in allegiance to their emperor.

DHoratio wants Hamlet not to question his allegiance to the king.

Verified Answer :

Correct answer in C, not b.

This allusion is to Julius Caesar & Brutus - his followers were so loyal as to die for the cause.

Here, Hamlet's friend is willing to die for him.

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The statement that describes the allusion in these lines from Shakespeare's Hamlet is " Horatio refers to Roman soldiers who gave up their lives in allegiance to their emperor.
" Option C is correct.

Allusion is defined as a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

When employing allusion, the writer expects the reader to have enough knowledge to  identifythe allusion and comprehend its importance in a text.

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