What is an allusion?

a struggle between two opposing forces
a struggle between two opposing forces

the literal definition of a word
the literal definition of a word

a brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event
a brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event

a comparison between two otherwise unlike objects, people, or places

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An allusion is best defined as a brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event. This literary device is often used to enhance meaning or context by drawing on the reader's familiarity with the referenced subject.

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