Which sentence correctly uses “allusion” and “illusion”?
Correct answer: A. The speech contained an allusion to the founder’s famous struggle.
- A. The speech contained an allusion to the founder’s famous struggle.
- B. The speech contained an illusion to the founder’s famous struggle.
- C. The magician created an allusion that deceived the audience.
- D. The historical reference was an illusion to an earlier event.
Explanation
An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, event, or text. An illusion is a deceptive appearance or false perception, which is why it does not fit the historical reference.
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