An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature, art, history, mythology, or religion that the author expects the reader to recognize.
It’s not a detailed description — it’s more like a passing nod that enriches meaning by evoking associations.
Example:
Sentence:
“He’s a real Romeo with the ladies.”
Explanation:
This alludes to Romeo, the romantic character from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The speaker isn’t saying the man is literally Romeo — just that he behaves like him (charming, romantic, maybe dramatic in love).
So there you go! Now go ahead and use allusion in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep.
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