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Allusion
What is it?



Examples
  • Was the ticking package, gaily wrapped with ribbon and bright paper, a Trojan gift?

  • Casual and confident, the West High team started the game that was to prove their Waterloo.

Answer

A reference to a famous person or event in life or literature.