Definitions
- Referring to a brief or indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea in literature, art, or culture. - Used to evoke a certain mood or tone, or to add depth and meaning to a text. - Often used to create a connection between the reader and the text by drawing on shared cultural knowledge.
- Referring to a direct repetition of someone else's words, either spoken or written. - Used to provide evidence, support an argument, or illustrate a point. - Often used to give credit to the original source or speaker.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve referencing external sources.
- 2Both can be used to add depth and meaning to a text.
- 3Both can be used to support an argument or illustrate a point.
- 4Both can be used to give credit to the original source or speaker.
- 5Both can be used to create a connection between the reader and the text.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of reference: Allusion is an indirect reference, while quotation is a direct repetition.
- 2Purpose: Allusion is often used to evoke a certain mood or tone, while quotation is often used to provide evidence or support an argument.
- 3Originality: Allusion relies on shared cultural knowledge, while quotation is a direct repetition of someone else's words.
- 4Attribution: Allusion may not require attribution, while quotation requires proper citation and attribution.
Remember this!
Allusion and quotation are both literary devices that involve referencing external sources. However, the difference between them lies in their type of reference, purpose, originality, length, and attribution. Allusion is an indirect reference used to evoke a certain mood or tone, while quotation is a direct repetition used to provide evidence or support an argument.
