Simile or Allusion or both?
An allusion is simply a brief mention of a person, place or event. A simile is a statement comparing similar qualities between two different things.Consider the following examples. 1. This place is like a Garden of Eden. 2. She has a mysterious smile like that of Mona Lisa. Are these examples of Allusion ? or Simile ? or both ?
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An allusion is simply a brief mention of a person, place or event. A simile is a statement comparing similar qualities between two different things.Consider the following examples. 1. This place is like a Garden of Eden. 2. She has a mysterious smile like that of Mona Lisa. Are these examples of Allusion ? or Simile ? or both ?
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An allusion is simply a brief mention of a person, place or event. A simile is a statement comparing similar qualities between two different things.Consider the following examples. 1. This place is like a Garden of Eden. 2. She has a mysterious smile like that of Mona Lisa. Are these examples of Allusion ? or Simile ? or both ?
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An allusion is simply a brief mention of a person, place or event. A simile is a statement comparing similar qualities between two different things.Consider the following examples. 1. This place is like a Garden of Eden. 2. She has a mysterious smile like that of Mona Lisa. Are these examples of Allusion ? or Simile ? or both ?
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