Which figure of speech is exemplified by the passage that uses 'Judas' to refer to Mr. Henry?

• A. Metaphor
• B. Allusion
• C. Irony
• D. Hyperbole

Answer: (B)

Allusion is the best fit here. Using the name Judas to refer to Mr. Henry relies on a shared cultural image of Judas Iscariot, the biblical figure known for betrayal. This reference implies that Mr. Henry is associated with treachery without spelling out the trait or making a direct, explicit comparison. It’s a quick, indirect cue that depends on the reader recognizing the Judas association.

This isn’t a direct metaphor, which would state that Mr. Henry is Judas (a blunt, explicit comparison). It isn’t irony, which would depend on a contrast between appearance and reality, or outcome and expectation. It isn’t hyperbole, which would involve exaggeration. So the reference as a familiar cultural name operates as an allusion.