We need to return to the times when people felt connected to their political leaders. many people today have become disillusioned with government. it is challenging to feel as if we are part of the system and that our voices matter. news outlets continually report stories of politicians suspected of wrongful acts or government agencies misusing funds. national, state, and city leaders no longer stand for important causes and seem entirely disconnected from the people they represent. president lincoln must be turning in his grave.

authors use allusion to build connections between the past and present, adding further depth and meaning to their ideas. allusions are often made to previous individuals, events in history, and even literary works.

which statement describes how the allusion advances the author’s purpose?

select each correct answer.