include an allusion
Frequency: 5.97.0 per million words
Similar to 'contain', used when a text or speech has a reference as one of its parts.
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Examples (10)
- Good academic essays often include an allusion to classical literature.
- The director's last film included a subtle allusion to his own childhood.
- My next novel will include several historical allusions.
- The poet has included a veiled allusion to the political scandal in her latest work.
- Including a biblical allusion was a clever way to add depth to the character's speech.
- A clever allusion to Shakespeare was included in the final scene.
- Did the speech include any allusions to the company's past failures?
- If you want to impress the professor, your paper should include at least one literary allusion.
- The script should include a direct allusion to the original source material to satisfy the fans.
- His farewell address included frequent allusions to his mentors and heroes.