allusion
An allusion that is suggested but not stated directly.
A reference to a work of literature.
An allusion that is easy to understand.
A reference to a historical event, person, or period.
An allusion that is stated explicitly.
A reference to something specific to a particular culture.
An allusion that is clever and not obvious.
A reference to a story or figure from the Bible.
A reference to Greek or Roman mythology or literature.
An allusion that is hidden or disguised.
An allusion that is not clear or specific.
A reference to a play or character by Shakespeare.
Allusions that appear many times.
Used to connect 'allusion' with the thing being referred to.
The most common way to say that someone refers to something indirectly.
Used when a text or speech includes a reference.
Similar to 'contain', used when a text or speech has a reference as one of its parts.