Question

what does the allusion in this text suggest? the swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory, defeating his opponent while incurring mortal wounds of his own. the victory came at a great cost. the victory was unexpected.

Explanation:

A pyrrhic victory is a victory that comes at such a great cost that it is tantamount to a defeat. The text describes the swordsman achieving a victory but incurring mortal wounds (his own) and the option "The victory came at a great cost" aligns with the meaning of a pyrrhic victory. "The victory was unexpected" does not relate to the concept of a pyrrhic victory which is about the cost, not the unexpected nature.

Answer:

The victory came at a great cost.