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An ALLUSION is an indirect reference to another idea, person, place, event, artwork, etc. used to enhance the meaning of the work in which it appears- and some examples are
" The killer wore a mark of Cain as he stalked his brother" - refering to The Bible story: Cain and Abel.
i continued to cook my dinner
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn allusion is a reference to something not Implicitly stated, something that the reader (or hearer) is expected to know about.
Don't act like a Romeo in front of my sister. (You're expected to know who Romeo and Juliet are)
You sound like my ex-husband. (You're expected to know what her ex-husband sounds like)
An example of an allusion could be referencing someone as a "Romeo" when they are very romantic, alluding to Shakespeare's famous character from "Romeo and Juliet."
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Is the movie frozen an example of allusion?
no cause allusion does not have a sister that has ice powers
What is an example sentence for allusion?
He made an allusion to my college being less important than his.
Is this an example of an allusion This wonder of an elephant is very like a spear?
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Example of historical allusion?
an historical allusion can be boycott or a person or his or her saying that is used today as an example
Aurora's bed is an example of what term?
an allusion...
Which sentence is the best example of allusion?
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The reference to the captives of Philippi is an example of which of these literary terms point of view allusion antagonist paradox?
an allusion
What is an example of a movie allusion?
The movie Cleopatra is an allusion as well as other classics, like Frankenstein and more.
What is a good example of a classical allusion?
An example of a classical allusion is referencing the "Achilles' heel," which alludes to the Greek myth of Achilles who was invulnerable except for his heel. This allusion is used to describe a vulnerable point or weakness in someone or something.
Aurora's bed is an example of what literary term?
an allusion...
What is an example of classical allusion?
Micheal Jackson Jessie White
The underlined portion of this passage is an example of which literary termGoliath?
allusion
