e substantiate the rationale for the study, its subject, object and aim, formulate the thesis of the investigation and its methods, its theoretical and practical value . first chapter deals with the theoretical points of allusion, its definition, major classifications and finally the functions of allusion.the second chapter we analyse the varieties of allusion and its stylistic functions mentioned in the first chapter using the examples from Lewis Caroll s tale Alice s Adventures in Wonderland . the conclusion we summarize all the research and formulate its resume.value of the research is to generalize the theoretical material on the issue of allusion, its major types and functions in a poetic text.value of the research is that the survey materials can be used in profound studying of stylistic and literature.
CHAPTER 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ALLUSION THEORY
1.1 Definition of allusion
There is no universal definition of allusion in modern scientific literature. This can be explained by versatile approaches of analysis of the allusion phenomenon and also by the fact that structural-semantic and functional peculiarities of allusion are different in texts of different styles.to scholar Khristenko allusion is a term denoting a stylistic device [16, p.38]. In philology allusion is studied as a verbal poetic image [12]. While studying the phenomenon of allusion it is important to remember that it was firstly used as a figure of speech. Etymologically this term originates from Latin alludere (from ludere - to joke, to to play, to give a hint) [16, p.39]. Figures of speech were subdivided into verbal figures (figurae verborum) and figures of reflection (figurae sententiarum). Verbal figures always depend on the words; if one component of verbal figure is changed, the figure can not exist. So allusion was treated as a verbal figure [16, p.39]. Dictionary.com online dictionary allusion is defined as a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication [19]. philological reference book gives us a following definition of allusion: Allusion (Latin allusio - a joke , a hint) - a stylistic device, a hint, a reference to some poetic text, topic, image or historical event counting on the erudition of the reader who will decode the hidden content [8, p.30] .. O. Mashkova broadens the understanding of this term. She makes emphasis on the fact that allusion is a kind of bridge between two poetic worlds, two different epochs. She comes ...
