English Literature / Unit 2 ENL 0109 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Allusion
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The idea
An allusion refers to a person, place, event or text without naming or explaining it, so the reader must supply the connection. English poetry alludes constantly to the Bible and to classical myth. The exam lists literary references among its knowledge areas, so recognizing a common allusion is directly tested.
In practice
A reference the reader completes.
Where people slip
Unexplained is the point of the device.
Your place on the trail
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