[Solved] In the story “The Gift of the Magi,” which of the following is an example of allusion?

In the story “The Gift of the Magi,” which of the following is an example of allusion?

(i) The description of Della's hair as a "brown cascade"
(ii) The comparison between Della and the Queen of Sheba
(iii) The apparent compassion for Della's and Jim's economic struggle
(iv) Jim's mention of the combs when he said, "But if you'll unwrap that package you may see why you had me going a while at first."

correct answer is option (ii) The comparison between Della and the Queen of Sheba.

Explanation:In the story “The Gift of the Magi,” The comparison between Della and the Queen of Sheba is an example of allusion.