Allusion

Why does the man allude to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when describing his dog's personality?

• His dog has a pretty steady personality and is usually always friendly.

• His dog can go from friendly to angry in the blink of an eye.

Why do writers use allusions?

• It helps writers describe characters quickly and effectively. 

• It confuses the readers so they have to read the literature again. 

Which of the following would be an allusion to describe the dog's personality?

• He was as slow as a snail. 

• He liked to bark.

• He was as loyal as Lassie, but could be as vicious as Fang.