The line "Everyone forgets that Icarus also flew." is a literary device called an

Question

onomatopoeia

allusion

hyperbole

metaphor

Answer 1

The line "Everyone forgets that Icarus also flew." is an example of an allusion. It references the Greek myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, leading to his downfall. The statement implies that people often overlook the fact that Icarus had the capability to fly, focusing instead on his failure.