What is a allusion?

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What is a allusion?

An allusion is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference.

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An allusion is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference.

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