Phrases with «cultural allusions»

"Cultural allusions" refers to references made in literature, art, or conversation that relate to aspects of a particular culture. These references may include symbols, traditions, events, or values that are commonly known within that culture. Full definition

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cultural allusions

Sentences with «cultural allusions»

Following the template of every animated Fox show, Napoleon Dynamite is laden with cultural allusions for a savvy audience used to devouring pop culture. (slantmagazine.com)
There was a strange and irresolvable tension between these parched reliquaries and the abundant cultural allusions packed into their titles — Dornröschen (Sleeping Beauty), Ararat, Fitzcarraldo. (apollo-magazine.com)
Having searched high and lowbrow, Rick Santorum has finally found a cultural allusion he can work with. (nymag.com)
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Phrases with «cultural allusions»

Sentences with «cultural allusions»

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