Allusion is used in which of the following statements? a. our annual family reunion is like a circus with a disproportionate number of clowns. b. if all the world's a stage, i must be the one who sweeps up after the show is over. c. we squirmed in our seats as a deafening silence followed the host's poor attempt at humor. d. the senator's fondness for media exposure proved to be his achilles' heel in the end.

The correct answer is D. The senator's fondness for media exposure proved to be his Achilles' heel in the end.

Explanation:

In writing and speaking, an allusion occurs when there is a reference to an external idea, person, place, situation or literary work without explaining it but just mentioning it as it is supposed the audience already known the idea the author is making reference to and therefore explaining it is not necessary. This figure of speech can be identified in the sentence "The senator's fondness for media exposure proved to be his Achilles' heel in the end" because, in this, the speaker makes reference to "Achilles' heel" which is a myth in which a Greek Hero called Achiless had only one flaw that was his heel. This means, the author only mention this but do not explain it as it is widely known by people and therefore this is an example of allusion.

the correct answer is c. analytical reasoning. it is when you analyze the situation to form conclusions.