Question

What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?
(1 point)
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
to provide an explanation of another text

Answer 1

The purpose of allusions is best described by the option **"to provide a greater context or meaning to the text."** Allusions reference well-known events, figures, or works, enriching the text by adding depth and resonance through the associations they evoke.