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Give me some Examples of allusions?

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Example of Allusion

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work or work of art. For example:

It has rained so long, it seems as though it has rained for 40 days and nights. (This is reference to Noah's Arc which is a well-known event.)

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