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Which sentence best states the purpose of elaboration in historical writing?

to help readers imagine future events that will evolve from past events
to help readers compare and contrast historical and current events
to help readers understand and engage with historical texts
to help readers make judgments about historical figures

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Answer: the third one

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Answer:

to help readers understand and engage with historical texts

Step-by-step explanation:

Quotations, well-chosen and relevant facts, and concrete details help a writer make history come to life for readers.

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