Allusion by Haruka Nisikawa

Allusion is a reference to a place, person, or something that happened that can be real or imaginary.

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-18 16:19:34 UTC

In other words, an allusion is referred to a well known person or object that helps describe the situation.

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-18 16:22:48 UTC

Keep in mind that the bold are allusions.

-"When she lost her job, she acted like a Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn't necessary."

-"He was a real Romeo with the ladies."

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-18 16:40:38 UTC

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-20 18:20:24 UTC

-"I was surprised that his nose did not grow like Pinocchios."

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-20 18:23:33 UTC

-"I thought the software would be useful, but it was a Trojan Horse."

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-20 18:39:20 UTC

-"Chocolate was her Achilles' heel."

kiyogawa15haruc — 2013-10-20 18:43:14 UTC

Some allusions can be biblical allusions.

-"It's raining so hard, i hope it doesn't rain for 40 days and 40 nights."

-"You are a Solomon when it comes to making decisions.