English Literary Device.
2006-09-11 18:10:47 · 9 answers · asked by Jason 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allusion
2006-09-11 18:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by ronibuni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition: An allusion is a reference to a famous person, place, thing or part of another work of literature. It is assumed that the reader understands the allusion.
Examples: The very title of "Catcher in the Rye" is an allusion to a Robert Burns poem and all its associated meaning.
Darryl S.
2006-09-11 18:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by Stingray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An allusion is usage of a piece of information outside the context. Or usage of past texts.
When Morpheous from the matrix said "I have dreamed a dream, but now that dream is gone from me", it alludes to a quote by King Nebuchadnezzar from Daniel 2:3 of the Old Testament. This is known as a religious allusion.
2006-09-11 19:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by o0twiggles0o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allusions are references to something, you are just throwing out a reference in your writing. You don't need to worry about if the audience can relate to it or not. For example: He seems to have the Midas touch when it came to starting businesses.
2006-09-11 18:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by Spurs_56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would, but I can't seem to think of one at the moment. All my ideas come to nought, or half a page of scribbled lines.
Just to clarify, that's an allusion to Time by Pink Floyd. The original line is "plans that either come to nought or half a page of scribbled lines".
2006-09-11 18:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way she kicked the ball was as magnificent as Moses parting the Red Sea.
2006-09-11 18:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Yaeeee~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alluding to Jason's question, Steve stated, "English is a demanding language as Jason is discovering."
2006-09-11 18:17:07 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"He called me a m**her**cker. What? Does he think I'm Oedipus Rex?"
2006-09-11 18:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should we do your work for you? Take responsibility for your own education.
2006-09-11 18:13:14 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋