Definition of Allusion
a figure of speech that is used in literature to make an indirect reference to something
Examples of Allusion in a sentence
The author included an allusion in her speech when she referred to Romeo but didn’t explain who he was.
A reference to Pandora’s box is an allusion that will strengthen the reader’s understanding of the danger the character faces.
Since no allusion was used in the text, direct references will need to be added to the story.
The sentence “this is like the Garden of Eden” is a biblical allusion used to mention the first garden.
Though no allusion was included, the writer used imagery to draw a comparison to the old painting.
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