Question

Discuss the use of allusion in the poem Television by Roald Dhal.

Answer 1

In the poem Television, the poet refers to other authors' books and characters like Penelope, Squirrel, Pigling, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle etc. without openly acknowledging them. This is called allusion.

Answer 2

Answer:

Allusion is the covert reference to another work of literature or art.

In the poem television the poet refers to other authors books and characters like Penelope , Pigling , Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and many more.

This use is called allusion.

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