An allusion is a?

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reference to a work of literature in another work of literature.

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What is an allusion?
A reference to something famous. A play, song, opera, ect. EXAMPLE:an allusion to Shakespeare.
How are allusions used?
allusions are used when the author wants to make a connection to the outside world, to help people understand the reading better,
What allusions were in 'Macbeth'?
One of the allusions refers to King Neptune, ruler of the seas. "Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?" (Act 2, Scene 2)
What allusions are in the veldt?
I seriously do not know! sorry...but, i think it's about peter pan??! The allusion is Peter Pan. The author used the names 'Wendy and Peter' in his story, which was also used in Peter Pan.
What is a pagan allusion?
an allusion is typically a reference to something that is generally known. a pagan allusion must therefore be a reference to something within the pagan religion.