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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—Little Women:
As Laura interacts with her family and assists with preparations for the garden party, the story makes an allusion to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women:
In the drawing-room, Meg, Jose and good little Hans had at last succeeded in moving the piano.
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