Which does not contain an allusion?

A. As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because the recital was a brilliant success; her performance was fantastic.

B. As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.

C. As she left the concert hall, Shonda shone like the queen's jewels because her recital was as brilliant as if Beethoven had played.

D. As she left the concert hall, Shonda smiled because her performance would have rivaled that of Luciano Pavarotti.

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27 July, 23:42

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Kole · Answer 1

The correct answer is, D. As she left the concert hall, Shonda smiled because her performance would have rivaled that of Luciano Pavarotti.

Makhi Guerrero · Answer 2

A. Because an allusion is a reference to a known figure. All other sentences contain an allusion to famous musicians.