Question

read this sentence:

though miguel played the violin with enthusiasm, he was no mozart.

which type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

a. personification

b. oxymoron

c. allusion

d. hyperbole

Explanation:

To determine the figurative language, we analyze each option:

• A. Personification: Gives human traits to non - human things. The sentence doesn't do this.
• B. Oxymoron: Combines contradictory terms. The sentence has no such combination.
• C. Allusion: References a well - known person, event, or work. Here, "Mozart" is referenced (a famous composer) to imply Miguel's skill level in comparison, so this is allusion.
• D. Hyperbole: Exaggerates for effect. The sentence doesn't exaggerate.

Answer:

C. Allusion