Question

which excerpt from \the latin deli: an ars poetica\ is an example of an allusion?
the heady mix of smells from the open bins
of dried codfish.
how she smiles understanding
suspiros, merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood
reading the labels of packages aloud, as if
they were the names of lost lovers

Explanation:

An allusion is a reference to a person, place, event, or literary work. In the excerpt "Suspiros, Merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood", "Suspiros" and "Merengues" likely refer to specific types of candy (or cultural references related to candy) that evoke a shared cultural or personal memory, making it an allusion to childhood candy and perhaps cultural treats. The other options are descriptions (smells, a smile, reading labels) without such a reference.

Answer:

Suspiros, Merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood