Question

The author of “A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long” most likely includes allusions to specific writers and books because she wants to

provide specific details about the different writing styles that authors used.
show the issues that the speaker read about during the Civil Rights era.
emphasize the memorable role that books played in the speaker’s childhood.
illustrate how the speaker felt about a variety of authors and their works.

Answer 1

The answer is c

Step-by-step explanation:

If you think about what is going on in the story and then look at the question c is the only one that makes any scene for this answer.

Answer 2

C). Emphasize the memorable role that books played in the speaker’s childhood.

Step-by-step explanation:

Allusions are primarily employed in a text to offer a deeper and greater context for understanding the author's message. The author in 'A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long' alludes to particular writers and books as she wishes to throw light upon the notable role played by the books in her childhood. It helps the readers understand the special association that the speaker felt towards the books and how significant part they played in building her character. Thus, option C is the correct answer.