RIT SCORE RANGE 211-220 Flashcards
Allusion
al·lu·sion | \ ə-ˈlü-zhən \
Definition of allusion
1 : an implied or indirect reference especially in literature
a poem that makes allusions to classical literature
also : the use of such references
2 : the act of making an indirect reference to something : the act of alluding to something
There are lots of literary echoes and allusions in the novel, but they don’t do anything for the tired texture of the prose.
— Tony Tanner, New York Times Book Review, 6 Apr. 1997
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. By and large, the use of allusions enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions. The readers comprehend the complex ideas by comparing the emotions of the writer or poet to the references given by them
“This place is like a Garden of Eden.” – This is a biblical allusion to the “garden of God” in the Book of Genesis.
“Hey! Guess who the new Newton of our school is?” – “Newton”, means a genius student, alludes to a famous scientist Isaac Newton.
Appendix
ap·pen·dix | \ ə-ˈpen-diks \
plural appendixes or appendices\ ə-ˈpen-də-ˌsēz \
Definition of appendix
1a : APPENDAGE
b : supplementary material usually attached at the end of a piece of writing
The book’s appendix includes a bibliography.
2 : a bodily outgrowth or process
specifically : VERMIFORM APPENDIX
Synonyms
addendum, afterword, codicil, excursus, supplement
Antonyms
foreword, introduction, preface, prologue (also prolog)
In your textbooks, turn to Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms.
