04-14-2014, 02:02 PM
I think milo's explanation of allusion is one of the clearest and most succinct I've ever:
"If you mention Judas, you are /alluding/ to the stories (mostly biblical) about Judas, not Judas directly.
If you mentioned a sack of silver for a kiss on the lips you would be alluding to Judas."
Dale
"If you mention Judas, you are /alluding/ to the stories (mostly biblical) about Judas, not Judas directly.
If you mentioned a sack of silver for a kiss on the lips you would be alluding to Judas."
Dale
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.