>allusion What is its purpose? Should the writer not try to

>>8748852

because chances are, its already been done and done better in the past. think of it as a headnod to those that came before you and to those that understood the reference now.

>>8748852
>Should the writer not try to create something as unique as possible?
No.

>>8748867
faggoty

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>>8748852
Allusion indicates a shared linguistic experience within the text.

>Should the writer not try to create something as unique as possible?
No