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Allusion vs. Illusion
allusion: reference
• Despite his heavy-handed allusion to cash, Sheila didn’t seem to realize that Marty was trying to bribe her.
illusion: false image
• Sheila’s seeming innocence is just an illusion; she is actually a hardheaded businesswoman.

 
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