Activate your prior knowledge of the figure of speech.
Ask yourself: Have I heard this word or phrase before? If I think that this is an allusion, what do I already know about the person, place, event, or work of art or literature being referenced?
Ask yourself: Have I heard this word or phrase before? If I think that this is an allusion, what do I already know about the person, place, event, or work of art or literature being referenced?