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Unit 8 – Advanced Poetry Techniques
Topic 8.4
What do allusions in poetry contribute to?
Cultural context and additional layers of meaning
Confusion and misinterpretation
Literal and straightforward descriptions
Isolation of certain readers from understanding the poem
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AP English Literature - 8.4 Identifying symbols, conceits, and allusions
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