Question

what does the allusion in this text suggest? the swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory, defeating his opponent while incurring mortal wounds of his own. the victory was quick and efficient. the victory came at a great cost.

Explanation:

A "Pyrrhic victory" refers to a victory that is won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to a defeat. In the given text, the swordsman defeated his opponent but also incurred mortal wounds, meaning the victory had a heavy price. The first option says the victory was quick and efficient, which contradicts the idea of a Pyrrhic victory. So the correct option is the one stating the victory came at a great cost.

Answer:

The victory came at a great cost.