The question asks for the literary term used when a poem alludes to a person, place, or event. The correct answer is تلمیح (Talmih). Talmih is a powerful poetic device where a poet makes an indirect reference to a well-known historical, religious, mythological, or literary incident, character, or place, enriching the verse with deeper meaning and cultural context. The reader's understanding of the allusion is crucial for appreciating the poem's full impact. For instance, referencing "واقعہ کربلا" (the event of Karbala) without explicitly stating it is a Talmih. In contrast, تشبیہ (Tashbih) refers to a simile, a direct comparison using words like 'جیسا' (like) or 'کی طرح' (as). استعارہ (Isti'ara) is a metaphor, an indirect comparison where one thing is equated to another. Therefore, Talmih precisely describes the act of alluding to a specific person, place, or event in poetry.
شعر میں کسی شخص مقام یا واقعہ کی طرف اشارہ کیا کہلاتا ہے؟
Correct Answer:
A. A. تلمیح