Allusion

Allusion is a literary device used where the writer refers to a person, place, event, or thing from another literary or cultural work. It's a figure of speech that enables the writer to convey deeper meaning by indirectly referencing another text, myth, historical event, or piece of art that we all should know about.

Allusions can be explicit or implicit. An explicit allusion is a direct reference to a specific work, while an implicit allusion is more subtle and requires the reader to infer the reference. Allusions can create a sense of depth and richness to a story or convey complex ideas or emotions. They can also be used to create a sense of familiarity or evoke certain emotions or associations in the reader. I’m sure you have all heard these corny examples:

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