Question

though miguel played the violin with enthusiasm, he was no mozart.which type of figurative language is used in the sentence?a. allusionb. personificationc. oxymorond. hyperbole

Explanation:

• Allusion refers to referencing a well-known person, work, or event to convey meaning. Here, Mozart (a famous, virtuosic composer/violinist) is referenced to quickly communicate that Miguel is not a highly skilled violinist.
• Personification gives human traits to non-human things, which does not occur here.
• An oxymoron combines contradictory terms, which is not present in the sentence.
• Hyperbole is extreme exaggeration, which is not used here.

Answer:

A. Allusion