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What is the definition of allusions in literature?
1)expressions used for a descriptive effect that re not literally true but imply ideas indirectly
2)implied references that call something to mind without naming it
3)the social and cultural environment of the setting of a text, particularly as it pertains to the beliefs, values, and practices of the people who live there
4)the use of descriptive language that creates a vivid picture in the readers mind nad may evoke an emotional response

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The correct definition of allusions in literature is:

**2) implied references that call something to mind without naming it.**

Allusions refer to indirect references to a person, event, or piece of literature, suggesting deeper meanings or connections without explicitly stating them.

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