Question

Which is an example of an allusion from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?

a. Like a patient etherized upon a tableB. Oh, do not ask, "What is it?"
c. Talking of MichelangeloD. The muttering retreats

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Talking of Michelangelo

An allusion is when you mention another artist or something from history that is relevant for what you're saying, and it is expected of the reader to understand this allusion. Here, Elliot is alluding to Michelangelo, the renaissance artist and there is a reason why specifically he is mentioned.