Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Allusion’ and ‘Illusion’ differ in that ‘Allusion’ means:
AA false perception of reality
BA magic trick
CAn indirect reference to something
DA vivid dream
Explanation
– ‘Allusion’ means an indirect or passing reference to something, often in literature.
– ‘Illusion’ means a false idea or a deceptive appearance of reality.
– Example: The poem’s allusion to Greek mythology created a beautiful illusion of timelessness.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs

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