Definition of Allusion
a statement that refers to something indirectly; an indirect reference
Examples of Allusion in a sentence
The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological gods. 🔊
While the president’s speech seems original, it contains an allusion to a speech made by another world leader. 🔊
Helen included an allusion about her ex-boyfriend in her song. 🔊
Although the article makes an allusion to the suspect’s identity, it never actually mentions the person’s name. 🔊
His blog made an allusion to the basketball player’s drug use. 🔊
One of the requirements for the essay is an allusion to a literary work. 🔊
No matter how hard she tried, Abigail could not understand the biblical allusion in the poem! 🔊
The journalist made an allusion to the actor’s recent arrest. 🔊
Even though the students in the class were all very bright, they had a hard time understanding the allusion made by their teacher. 🔊
The purpose of the allusion in the story is to make you think of Christmases past. 🔊
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