The author includes an allusion to allow readers to recall a familiar text. consider famous veterans. think of armed service professions. remember the fifty states and their capitals.

recall a familiar text

Explanation: Patriotism is often taught through school routines. Young Americans may stand to say, "I pledge allegiance to the flag." They may attend special assemblies or programs honoring veterans. Career studies may include descriptions of armed service professions. Even the study of geography is an exercise in patriotism, as students learn the names of states and capitals.

The author includes an allusion to allow readers to

to recall a familiar text.

consider famous veterans.

think of armed service professions. remember the fifty states and their capitals.

An allusion is simply defined as an indirect reference, a hint or a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned. The object of indirect referencing might be a person, a place, a thing or an idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance although they are not described in detail. Allusions can be used to help recall texts, as a device to enhance a text by providing further meaning, in making ironic comments etc.

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