Question

Which response most accurately defines an allusion?

an author’s brief reference to a place, person, event, or literary work outside of the text
an author’s use of sound devices like alliteration, rhyme, and meter within the text
a literary device that creates humor by using words that suggest more than one meaning
a literary device that uses an amusing story to introduce a topic

Answer 1

Which response most accurately defines an allusion?

Answer: an author’s brief reference to a place, person, event, or literary work outside of the text