2.1.6 - Allusion
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What is an allusion?
💡 Hint: Think about references in literature.
Name a famous allusion in literature.
💡 Hint: Consider classic literary characters.
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What does allusion refer to in literature?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of linking to something outside the text.
Allusions can enhance understanding by connecting to:
💡 Hint: Reflect on the effects of broader knowledge.
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Select a poem that uses an allusion and explain how it enhances the poem's meaning.
💡 Hint: Consider how these references shape the reader's comprehension.
Discuss how understanding historical context may change the interpretation of a poem's allusion.
💡 Hint: Think about what background information adds to your understanding.
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