Give an example of an allusion in a short story.

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Give an example of an allusion in a short story.

One example of an allusion in a short story is in "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The story alludes to ancient rituals and traditions, such as the sacrifice of a scapegoat, which is a reference to biblical stories like the story of Abraham and Isaac.