Question

which excerpt from \the latin deli: an ars poetica\ is an example of an allusion?
the heady mix of smells from the open bins
of dried codfish
how she smiles understanding
suspiros, merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood
reading the labels of packages aloud, as if
they were the names of lost lovers

Explanation:

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, work, cultural item, or concept. "Suspiros" and "Merengues" are culturally specific treats tied to Latin American/Caribbean heritage, referencing shared cultural experiences and familiar cultural artifacts that the audience is expected to recognize as part of a collective cultural background. The other options are literal descriptions or figurative language (simile) without referencing an external cultural, literary, or historical concept.

Answer:

Suspiros, Merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood