Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?(1 point)

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a personal connection between the reader and the author
a personal connection between the reader and the author

a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text

a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text

a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
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The correct response is:

a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text.

This connection is essential for interpreting an allusion, as allusions often rely on the reader's prior knowledge of the referenced subject to convey deeper meaning.