what is Allusion v. Reference ?

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what is Allusion v. Reference ?

i need the defintion to this for a paper but i could not find the defintion

2007-07-17 03:40:26 · 2 answers · asked by spurschick2004 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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an allusion is a subtle reference, usually left for the reader or audience to make the connection.
a reference is a direct remark, a call to attention.

2007-07-17 03:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by (♥_♥) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Actually they are the same thing. One of the definitions for reference is allusion.

A definition of allusion - a passing or casual reference.

2007-07-17 03:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋