Read this sentence from Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own.
"They had no money evidently; according to Professor Trevelyan they were married whether they liked it or not before they were out of the nurssery, at fifteen or sixteen very likely."
Her reference to Professor Trevelyan is an example of which of the following?
A. sarcastic wit
B. free verse
C. an antonym
D. an allusion
I thought it was D but now I'm starting to think it's A. What do you think?
Yes, A.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the sentence and the context provided. In the sentence, Virginia Woolf mentions "Professor Trevelyan." Now, let's consider the options:
A. Sarcastic wit: This would imply that Woolf is using irony or mockery in her reference to Professor Trevelyan. While sarcasm can be a possibility, we need to gather more evidence from the given sentence and context to be sure.
B. Free verse: Free verse refers to poetry that does not adhere to regular meter or rhyme patterns. Since the sentence does not resemble a poetic structure and appears to be a part of prose, this option does not fit.
C. An antonym: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. There is no indication in the sentence that an antonym is being used.
D. An allusion: An allusion refers to a passing or indirect reference to a person, place, or thing. In this case, Virginia Woolf refers to Professor Trevelyan, which suggests that she is making a reference to him. This option seems plausible based on the context.
Considering the options, it appears that "D. an allusion" is the most fitting choice. It suggests that Virginia Woolf is using a passing reference to Professor Trevelyan in her sentence. However, to be entirely sure, it would be best to refer to the surrounding context in the passage or consult additional sources.