Word of the Day: Allusion

[Ruthanne]

Allusion:
noun

1. an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
   "an allusion to Shakespeare"
   Therefore, an allusion is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a person, place, thing, literature, or art. An allusion is when we hint at something and expect the other person to understand what we are referencing. For example: Chocolate is his Kryptonite.
   
   

 

[Ruthanne]

 

[Aunt Marg]

Is "clear as mud" an allusion?

 

[Ruthanne]

Is "clear as mud" an allusion?

I'm not sure.

 

[hollydolly]

When we took visitors to our local small town park, there was an allusion to London's Regents Park although the former is very much smaller .

 

[Dana]

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Regardless of the topic under discussion she always made an allusion to previous subject matters.

 

[Sliverfox]

This morning my outer body gives the allusion of good health,, while my muscles & head ache.