04-14-2014, 10:41 PM
(04-14-2014, 02:02 PM)Erthona Wrote: I think milo's explanation of allusion is one of the clearest and most succinct I've ever:Thanks. It was after this thread that btrudo asked to be banned which is too bad. I was looking forward to him explaining alliteration to me(?!)
"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

