Allusion

Allusion Definition & examples

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I don't really feel like spending any money...
Don't be such a Scrooge, Jake!
Jake's friend Joe chides him for being like Ebeneezer Scrooge, an allusion to the miserly main character in Charles Dickens' book, A Christmas Carol.
An allusion is a reference to a well-known piece of literature, art, person, or event.