In "Whirligig" by Paul Fleischman, the author uses allusions to various cultural references to help create a deeper connection between the characters and the readers. By referencing well-known stories, myths, or historical events, Fleischman adds layers of meaning to his narrative, enriching the overall themes of the story and providing readers with a broader context to interpret the characters' experiences. Additionally, these allusions can help readers make connections between their own lives and the stories referenced, enhancing their engagement with the text.
“He was a leper now. No one would go near him (Page 16).”
It means that the person is Homosexual in nature. Not witty.Matt.
A personal habit from the author.
In today's popular thinking about Cleopatra, a Cleopatra allusion would be any girl who gets what she want through sex. A temprtress. A femme fatal.
Meaning "indirect reference" or "bringing something to mind in passing", the term "allusion" can be used in numerous ways in a sentence. Just one example would be, "The author's allusion to her primary source went undetected by all of the reviewers who critiqued her essay."
The answer would be... remarkable team of travelers.
A reference to another work or well-known aspect of culture.
An allusion is an indirect or passing reference, a way to call something to mind without stating it directly. The success of an allusion depends on the audience "getting it," so you might think about "ALL-U" getting the reference to remind you that an allusion isn't immediately understood. You might also remember that "ALL Understand" an allusion or even "ALL" don't get it. Any way you can remember ALLusion instead of ILLusion would help you remember the word. To remember the definition, you could also think of Anti-direct or Anti-statement so you'll think of it being an indirect statement.
The seven seas would be a common poetic allusion.
Tarquin can be both a mythological and biblical allusion. In Roman mythology, Tarquin is associated with the Tarquinian dynasty of Etruscan kings of Rome. In the Bible, there is a figure named Tarquin mentioned in some versions of the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew.
An allusion is an indirect or passing reference, a way to call something to mind without stating it directly. The success of an allusion depends on the audience "getting it," so you might think about "ALL-U" getting the reference to remind you that an allusion isn't immediately understood. You might also remember that "ALL Understand" an allusion or even "ALL" don't get it. Any way you can remember ALLusion instead of ILLusion would help you remember the word. To remember the definition, you could also think of Anti-direct or Anti-statement so you'll think of it being an indirect statement.
Summer would only be an allusion if you were referring to another work. If you specifically say "summer" in your work, then it could be a symbol... or just literally mean summer.