Question

What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?

to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text

to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide an illustration to support the text

to provide an explanation of another text
to provide an explanation of another text

to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text

Answer 1

The best description of the purpose of allusions from the options provided is:

**to provide a greater context or meaning to the text**

Allusions reference well-known people, events, or works to deepen understanding and enrich the text's themes or ideas.