Description: There are many figures of speech or literary devices in literature that make the text interesting and varied. One such figure of speech is
FIGURES OF SPEECH:
ALLUSIONWHAT IS AN ALLUSION?
A figure of speech that
refers to something famous,
directly, or through implication,
is called an allusion in literature.- TYPES OF ALLUSION
- LITERARY
- HISTORICAL
- RELIGIOUS
(ALSO KNOWN AS
BIBLICAL) - MYTHOLOGICAL
ALLUSION IN EVERYDAY SPEECH
- "I'm watching this show about a modern-day Cinderella story!"
Allusion- Cinderella, the fairy-tale
Type- Literary
Meaning- The show is about someone from a humble
background being elevated to a higher lifestyle. - "Angela always aces her exams! She's an Einstein!"
Allusion- Einstein
Type- Historical
Meaning- Angela is a genius like Einstein was. - "The front yard is my Garden of Eden!"
Allusion- Garden of Eden
Type- Biblical/Religious
Meaning- The front yard is a place of peace and beauty. - "I have decided to extend the olive branch and apologize."
Allusion- Olive Branch
Type- Mythological (Greek)
Meaning- The speaker has decided to make peace.
- "I'm watching this show about a modern-day Cinderella story!"
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