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Literary Devices
Definition of Allusion
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals, historical events, or philosophical ideas... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to... read full definition
Allusions
Explanation and Analysis—The Bohemian Girl:
As Eveline daydreams about a future life with her love interest, Frank, the story makes an allusion to The Bohemian Girl. Eveline remembers a time when Frank:
“[…] took her to see The Bohemian Girl and [Eveline] felt elated as she sat in an unaccustomed part of the theatre with him.”
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