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What is an allusion in literary works? aa comparison using the word 'like' or 'as' ba quick reference to another artistic or literary work cthe inclusion of an element that is out of time and place dan act of deception

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What is an allusion in literary works? aa comparison using the word 'like' or 'as' ba quick reference to another artistic or literary work cthe inclusion of an element that is out of time and place dan act of deception

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An allusion in literary works is a quick reference to another artistic or literary work.

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