FUNCTIONS OF ALLUSIONS: REVEALING LITERARY LINKS AND STRENGTHENING MEANING

Abstract

An illustration of research on the examination of allusions in the English language is provided by this article. By adding levels of meaning, making connections, arousing emotions, and advancing characters or themes, allusion is a potent rhetorical strategy that enhances communication. Its purposes include bringing depth and complexity to the text, supplying cultural and historical background, holding the reader's attention, and exhibiting the author's talent and artistry.