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Literary Device: Allusion / əˈlu ːʒ(ə)n/ noun an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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I love this stock image. This ought to help you understand where I’m going. So, when we’re employing the literary device of allusion, we’re making a passive approach in your essay to indelibly impress upon the target readers, id est, the panel to comprehend your passion for biological science. Q: But Abhinav, how’re we going to attempt imbibing allusions in my essay? Our allusions are going to be sophisticated and interspersed with pints of allegory, so when the readers are done, they’re going to think your life was a poetry, and you, are art. And not a parent because growing pitcher plants taught you so, Emmaline. John Popkins are in for some disappointment.

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Marcheth towards business, thine shalt. In a galaxy, far far away, a sage dowsed himself in the oceans of deep meditation and discovered the poetic artefact of allusion. Tonight, thine shalt revamp it. In the words of brave Macbeth: “Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.” We shall proceed. R.I.P. Macbeth

Attempting Allusion Abhinav Raj on Abhinav Raj: “My passion for astronomy and physics transcends the bounds of space and time”. Notice how I’ve employed another literary device called hyperbole, which is basically exaggeration to an astounding degree, highlighted in bold. A person who isn’t enthusiastic about astronomy will be unable to employ that lingo or use this artistic form of writing. It betrays the profound passion of the speaker that; over the ages has discovered his love for astronomy within himself. Now watch closely what I’d attempt to do in an essay if I were you. Abhinav Raj on Harshita Akella: “I’ve been in two very different environments; in two different times. One of the most daunting challenges that I’ve encountered during the years of my education is making the transition from my home, to my new home. (Did you notice in the name of the city ‘New Haven’, the etymology in the word ‘Haven’ literally translates to shelter or oasis, synonymous to ‘Home’? It’s interesting because it says ‘New Home’ in modern English.) Allusion: But I’m determined to take the challenges that I encounter in my life head on. This is how I’m going to evolve. This transition from my habitat to an entirely new one has been daunting, but I have resolved to adapt. The three lines betray your passion for biology; and it’s hard not to notice....