Bot GPT 4-o mini An allusion is a reference to a person, event, or work of literature that adds meaning to a text by drawing on the familiarity of the audience with that reference.
Based on the options provided, the following can be identified as allusions:
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Icarus in "Failing and Flying" - The mention of Icarus alludes to the Greek myth in which Icarus flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, ultimately leading to his downfall. This reference enhances the themes of ambition and failure in the poem.
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the apple in "A Poison Tree" - The apple can be seen as an allusion to various cultural references, including the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where the apple symbolizes temptation and the consequences of hidden anger. This connection contributes to the themes of deceit and repressed feelings.
The other options, while they may have their significance within the specific works, do not represent widely recognized allusions:
- passionate women in "Never Give All the Heart" - This does not refer to a specific myth, story, or historical figure that would qualify as an allusion.
- the antelope in "Failing and Flying" - This does not appear to be a widely recognized reference either in mythology or literature.
Therefore, the correct choices for allusions are Icarus in "Failing and Flying" and the apple in "A Poison Tree."
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