Question

which of the following does not describe an allusion?
a. an indirect reference

b. when a writer or speaker mentions a well-known person, character, place, or event that a writer makes to deepen the reader's understanding of their work.

c. a literary device used to communicate a lot meaning without explicitly explaining what you mean.

d. when a statement is falsely belived.

Answer 1

The option that does not describe an allusion is:

d. when a statement is falsely believed.

This option refers to a misunderstanding or misconception rather than the indirect reference that characterizes an allusion.