USE YOUR ALLUSIONS Quick study of allusions used in cartoons, political and otherwise.
al·lu·sion ə ˈ looZH ə n/Submit noun noun: allusion; plural noun: allusions 1. an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. "an allusion to Shakespeare" synonyms:reference to, mention of, suggestion of, hint to, intimation of, comment on, remark on More the practice of making allusions, esp. as an artistic device.
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USE YOUR ALLUSION
How do authors use allusion to reinforce theme? Develop character? To establish setting? Drive plot?