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Which of the following best defines ‘allusion’?

A. A reference to another work of literature or historical event
B. A comparison between two unlike things
C. The repetition of consonant sounds
D. A direct address to an absent person

Answer: A reference to another work of literature or historical event


Additional Information: Allusions enrich a poem by connecting it to broader cultural or literary contexts.


Subjects: Poetry Analysis, Literature

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