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