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Allusion vs. illusion
Quick answer
An allusion is an indirect reference. An illusion is a false appearance or belief.
allusion
An indirect mention of something.
“The title is an allusion to Shakespeare.”
How to remember
An Allusion Alludes; an Illusion is an Image that fools you.
Test yourself
The mirror created the _____ of a bigger room.
Her speech made an _____ to the moon landing.