The reference to the "Tower of Babel" in the context of Captain Beatty's quote is an example of allusion. An allusion is a literary device that refers to a well-known story, event, or object to make a point or draw a comparison. In this case, the Tower of Babel refers to the confusion of languages and communication breakdown, paralleling the chaotic situation Beatty describes.
Where's your common sense? None of those books agree with each other. You've been locked up here for years with a regular damned Tower of Babel. Snap out of it!" - Captain Beatty
The reference "Tower of Babel" to the old woman burning in the house is a literary example of.....................
Group of answer choices
Satire
alliteration
Irony
Allusion
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