ALLUSION V

acrylic on canvas
12" x 24" x 3 pcs

Nov 2010 - May 2011 displayed at Zakuro 2 Japanese Restaurant,

Ground Floor, Lot 6, No.174-176 Jalan Ampang,

50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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An allusion is a literary device that stimulates ideas, associations, and extra information in the reader's mind with only a word or two. Allusion means 'reference'. It relies on the reader being able to understand the allusion and being familiar with all of the meaning hidden behind the words.

Allusions in writing help the reader to visualize what's happening by evoking a mental picture. But the reader must be aware of the allusion and must be familiar with what it alludes to.

In general, the use of allusions by an author shows an expectation that the reader is familiar with the references made, otherwise the effect is lost. A piece of writing with many allusions (some of which may be very obscure) will be very rich with evoked images, but will do nothing for a reader who is not well-read.