Why might an author use an allusion in writing?

A. to add a figure of speech
B. to make the reading more personal
C. to make the reading more difficult
D. to add layers of meaning

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D. to add layers of meaning

An author might use an allusion in writing to draw parallels between their work and another work, event, or figure in order to add depth and layers of meaning to their writing. Allusions can help the reader understand the text on a deeper level by connecting it to something familiar or culturally significant.