What is the definition of the word allusion? (1 point)

Question

an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character that conveys a universal meaning
an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work
something that stands for something else
a central, unifying idea an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature

Answer 1

The correct definition of the word "allusion" is: an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work.