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Allusion English IV. Definition of Allusion in literature, an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text.

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1 Allusion English IV

2 Definition of Allusion in literature, an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text. Most allusions are based on the assumption that there is a body of knowledge that is shared by the author and the reader and that therefore the reader will understand the author’s reference.

3 Examples of Allusion I “It’s been raining so much I’m expecting to see a boat with two of every animal float by.” The Bible

4 Examples of Allusion II Martin Luther King, Jr. began his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech: “Five score years ago…” Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address”

5 Your assignment Due: List three allusions in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao not explained by footnotes. Include page numbers for each. Research the meaning of the three allusions; to what is the author alluding? Write a short explanation. Explain why the author chose that particular allusion. How does it contribute to the understanding of the passage?

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