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Do you consider the use of allusion effective?

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Answer: Yes,

Step-by-step explanation:

An allusion is a literary device that adds meaning to your work by alluding or referring to a person, place, or thing that’s considered common knowledge.

with that being said, Allusions can enhance your writing by offering further meaning, or you can use them ironically to compare two dissimilar things. It’s a great tool to reveal unspoken assumptions and biases.

It is also used in many great pieces, such as If I’m not home by midnight, my car might turn into a pumpkin. (Cinderella) or She felt like she had a golden ticket. (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

In my personal Belief the best Writers use many of these, and are overlooked until learning about allusion. It's effective, and works great in work. Just make sure its not too complex otherwise your readers will not understand.

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