Last week, ten soldiers were killed in Iraq under what the White House calls an "act of honor," is an example of a(n) _______ reference.
A) historical
B) recent event
C) personal
D) occasion

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The reference to the soldiers being killed in Iraq last week is a recent event reference. It is referring to something that happened recently rather than something in the past (historical) or something personal or specific to the speaker (personal). It is also not necessarily tied to a specific occasion or event (occasion).

Last Week, Ten Soldiers Were Killed in Iraq Under What