What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?(1 point)

Responses

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

to provide a greater context or meaning to the text 
to provide a greater context or meaning to 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
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text

1 answer

The purpose of allusions is best described by the response: to provide a greater context or meaning to the text. Allusions reference other texts, events, or figures, enhancing the reader's understanding and connection to the themes or ideas presented.