Read these panels from Marvel Team-Up #8 When Spider-Man teams up with Hellcat to fight the Mankiller:
Which line from the dialogue is an example of an allusion?
a. "You're willing to battle for the things you believe."
b. "I'm a regular Patrick Henry."
c. "Are we going to stand here yapping all night?"
d. "Because you're a loner, Spider-Man... an outcast."
Scroll down for the answer.
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An allusion is a reference to another literary work or historical person/event. These can be difficult to spot if you are not familiar with what is being alluded to. In this case, Spider-Man is referring to famous American patriot, Patrick Henry ("Give me liberty or give me death!"), so the correct answer is B.
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