SAT vocabulary
Allusion
An indirect or passing reference to an event, person, place, or artistic work.
Example
"The author made an allusion to Greek mythology in his novel, expecting readers to catch the reference."
Etymology
From Latin 'allusionem', meaning 'a playing with, a referring to'.
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