In the story, The Gift of the Magi, which of he following is an example of allusion?

Answer 1

In "The Gift of the Magi," the line "which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating" is an example of allusion. This is a reference to the biblical Three Wise Men, or Magi, and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The reference to the Magi serves as a metaphor for the sacrifices made by the main characters in the story.