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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 7: Thematic Development — Cumulative exam

Question 40 • TX-English II B

What is the best definition of the literary term allusion?

Answer
A
words, events, or dialogue in a text that hint at a future plot development
B
a communication between characters that develops character or plot
C
a reference in a text to a well-known text, person, event, or thing
D
incidents placed in a text by the author to mislead or trick the reader

Explanation

An allusion is an indirect reference to something familiar, such as a famous book, person, historical event, or cultural object. Choice C describes this kind of reference. Choice A is foreshadowing, which hints at what may happen later in a story.

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