The speaker's reference to mythical creatures, elves, is a(n)

O allusion.
O example of imagery.
O example of diction.
O theme

Allusion

Explanation:

The speaker's reference to mythical creatures, elves, is an allusion.

the correct answer is: d

answer: inference

explanation:

an inference can be understood as a conclusion to which a person is able to get based on reasoning. it is the same as a deduction, a guess, an assumption.   in the sentence presented, the conjunction "but" gives the readers an idea of contrast, and, therefore, allows them to induce that despite the opponent's characteristics, andrea had something different that made her win.