direct allusion

Examples (10)

• The poem makes a direct allusion to the myth of Icarus.
• Unlike his earlier, more subtle works, this novel contains a direct allusion to the political scandal.
• Did you catch the direct allusion to 'Star Wars' in his speech?
• A direct allusion to his rival's failure was seen as a low blow.
• The playwright included a direct allusion to the recent war, which shocked the audience.
• He avoided any direct allusion to his personal life during the interview.
• Her speech was filled with direct allusions to historical feminist figures.
• Though some critics missed it, the film's opening scene is a direct allusion to a famous painting.
• In her closing argument, the lawyer made a direct allusion to a key piece of overlooked evidence.
• The next chapter will feature a direct allusion to the events of the first book.