Underline the allusions in the following sentences, determine to what the writer is referring, and then determine a possible meaning for the allusion. The first one is done for you.
. I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge and took a sip. It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up.
- Starbucks
- Referring to a popular chain of coffee shops known for their strong coffee and variety of drink options
- Possible meaning: The writer is suggesting that even though the coffee they were drinking was not from Starbucks, it still had a similar effect of waking them up due to its caffeine content.