C2
allusion vs illusion
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allusionnoun/əˈluː.ʒən/ | Meaning something said or written that refers to a person, event or text without naming it directly | Goes with allusion to | Example The song title is an allusion to a famous Trinh Cong Son ballad. |
| illusionnoun/ɪˈluː.ʒən/ | Meaning a false idea or belief, or something that seems real but is not | Goes with optical illusion | Example He had no illusions about how hard starting a business would be. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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