Question

When poets use allusions, they — a. make references to something well known from literature, history, or art b. express a common truth in a short statement c. draw comparisons between two things to show how they are alike d. reverse the normal word order in a sentence or phrase

Answer 1

Answer: a. make references to something well known from literature, history, or art

Step-by-step explanation:

When poets use allusions they are making reference to well known objects from other fields to enable them drive home a point.

For instance using Romeo to describe a romantic man or using Mona Lisa's smile to describe an enigmatic smile on a character in the poem. Using allusions makes for a better reading experience as it broadens the mind.