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English, 08.12.2020 23:40, aneisha0117

Select the correct answer. Which statement best describes the use of an allusion?

A.
An allusion is a reference in a text to another historical text that relies on a reader's understanding of the historical context.
B.
An allusion is a reference in a text to a person, event, place, or another text that relies on a reader's prior knowledge.
C.
An allusion is an reference in a mythological text that highlights a positive or a negative trait of a character in the drama.
D.
An allusion is a reference in an ancient text to a mythological place that relies on a reader's knowledge about different myths.

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