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Which figure of speech is used in this text? The audience at the 2012 Olympics cheered as, with Herculean effort, Kim Un-Guk of North Korea set an Olympic record by lifting a 153-kilogram weight. (1 point) Responses allusion allusion alliteration alliteration onomatopoeia
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The figure of speech used in the text is **allusion**. The phrase "Herculean effort" refers to Hercules from Greek mythology, who is known for his incredible strength and feats, making it an allusion to his legendary status.
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