Question

Which sentence uses the word [allusion] as it is defined in this dictionary entry? allusion: n. "an indirect reference" A) When walking through the desert, some people have vivid allusions of water. B) The President made an allusion to Shakespeare in his speech advocating for peace. C) I hope that you are not under the allusion that we are going to drop this test grade. D) Franklin the Magnificent was sometimes called "the Master of Allusion" because of his magic tricks.

Answer 1

the answer would be c

Answer 2

The answer would be B., because in the statement the president is making and indirect reference to Shakespeare.