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Allusions and Figures of Speech Quick Check
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Why might an author use an allusion in writing?(1 point)
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to make the reading more personal
to make the reading more personal

to make the reading more difficult
to make the reading more difficult

to add a figure of speech
to add a figure of speech

to add layers of meaning
to add layers of meaning
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Answer 1

The correct response is: to add layers of meaning.

Authors often use allusions to reference familiar concepts, events, or figures, which enrich the text and provide deeper insights or connections for the reader.