O. Henry's references to the "queen of Sheba" and "King Solomon" are examples of...

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allusion.
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simile.
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metaphor.
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personification.

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O. Henry's references to the "queen of Sheba" and "King Solomon" are examples of allusion. Allusion is a literary device where the author makes an indirect reference to a well-known figure, event, or place from history, literature, or culture.