Allusion Flashcards
1
Q
allusion
A
a reference to a well-known real person, event, or literary work in a piece of fiction
2
Q
Why do authors use allusions?
A
to add interest, to foreshadow, to criticize, to relate to the reader, to enhance themes or messages, and to make the reader interpret
3
Q
problems with allusions
A
they depend on the reader knowing what is being referred to, and age, culture, books read, upbringing, etc.
