Question

informational text point of view quick check
how would an author’s use of allusion in an informational text advance the author’s purpose? (1 point)
○ by comparing, contrasting, or connecting people or events
○ by asking questions, sometimes repeating the same one
○ by drawing attention to a key word or phrase
○ by using words that bring on emotional or cultural responses

Explanation:

An allusion is a reference to a well - known person, event, or work (like a literary, historical, or cultural reference). By making such a reference, the author can connect the topic at hand to something familiar to the audience, which can involve comparing, contrasting, or connecting people or events to advance their purpose. The other options: asking questions is a different rhetorical device; drawing attention to a key word or phrase is more like repetition or emphasis; using words for emotional/cultural responses is more related to connotation or loaded language, not allusion.

Answer:

A. by comparing, contrasting, or connecting people or events