Read this excerpt from "homework." then i'd throw big asia in one giant load & wash out the blood & agent orange, dump the whole mess of russia and china in the wringer, squeeze out the tattletail gray of u. s. central american police state. . how do the allusions in this excerpt reinforce the meaning of the poem? the allusions clarify specific geographic orientation. the allusions emphasize historical achievements. the allusions recall troublesome international issues. the allusions recount specific battles from recent wars.

When looking at the possible answers to this question, there are no achievements mentioned nor are any specific battles of any wars.  And, even though specific geographic locations are noted, what is specifically noted are the troubles that plague those particular parts of the world—use of agent orange, problems of unstable governments, and the existence of police states.  Thus, the correct response is “C.  The allusions recall troublesome international issues.”

D.The allusions recount specific battles from recent wars.

a.) it provides a clue to solve the mystery.

the correct answer is: d