Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?(1 point)

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understanding the reference
understanding the reference

communicating effectively
communicating effectively

the level of meaning
the level of meaning

the attention of the reader
the attention of the reader
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The most important aspect in the interpretation of an allusion is understanding the reference. Allusions rely on the reader's knowledge of the referenced work, event, or figure; without that understanding, the allusion may lose its significance and impact.