What is an allusion?
a brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event
a struggle between two opposing forces
a comparison between two otherwise unlike objects, people, or places
the literal definition of a word
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An allusion is a brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event. It is a literary device used to enhance the meaning and depth of a text by drawing upon cultural or historical knowledge.