What's this literary term? pet some rabbits?

Question: What's this literary term!? pet some rabbits!?

I've heard a few people say this and I can't remember what book it's from
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It's from "Of Mice and Men' by Steinbeck!. It's a reference to Lenny killing rabbits because he doesn't understand how strong he is!. This would be an allusion!.Www@QuestionHome@Com