Question

From the Story of Troy by Michael Clarke and Homer
What is the definition of the word allusion?
a) something that stands for something else
b) an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text,
including another literary work
c) an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character that conveys
a universal meaning
d) 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:

**b) an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work**.