Question
Identify the antonym for the word ‘allusion’.
- Reference to
- Ignorance
- Mention of
- Comment on
The correct answer is: Ignorance
Explanation-The word allusion means an implied reference to a person, event , or thing to a part of another text. Antonyms are usually the words that have same meaning to the other word. The word ignorance has exactly opposite meaning as that of the word ‘allusion’. Hence opt b is the correct answer.
An allusion refers to a well-known person, character, place, or event made by a writer to enhance the reader's comprehension of their work by forging a connection between the reference and the work.
There are many reasons to use allusion in your writing. These consist of the following:
• Add more background information to your writing.
• Characterization
• Make yourself (or your writing) relatable.
• Establish yourself as an expert.
Example of Allusion in Common Speech
"My Achilles heel is chocolate cake." The phrase "Achilles' heel," or the Greek myth about the hero Achilles and how his heel was his one weakness, is referenced in this passage. The speaker's "weakness" in this instance is chocolate cake.