Question

read the excerpt from \my first march.\ a group in the back started fanning themselves and singing the song \heatwave,\ making everyone laugh and sing along. the author conveys the joy in the excerpt through the use of an allusion. anaphora. a metaphor. repetition.

Explanation:

An allusion is a reference to a well-known work, person, or cultural touchstone. Here, the song "Heatwave" is a recognizable cultural reference that sparks shared joy through collective singing and laughter. Anaphora is repetition of phrase beginnings, a metaphor is a direct comparison without "like/as", and repetition is repeating words/phrases—none of these match the example given.

Answer:

A. an allusion.