Question

what does the word \alludes\ mean in the below sentence?
the poet alludes to rain in the poem.

hint or refer
contrast
opposing
pretend

Explanation:

Analyze the context sentence

"The poet alludes to rain in the poem."

Define the target word

"Allude" means to make an indirect reference, suggest, hint, or refer to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Evaluate the given options

• "hint or refer": matches the definition of "alludes"
• "contrast": means to show differences
• "opposing": means in conflict or opposite
• "pretend": means to behave as if something is true when it is not

Answer:

• hint or refer (Correct answer)
• contrast
• opposing
• pretend