A common literary device in modernist poetry is allusion. Why were allusions used so frequently by modernist poets?
A) The references made by allusions allow the reader to more fully understand the poem, unlocking a deeper meaning.
B) Authors use allusion to simply state in plain terms the information they mean to convey.
C) Allusions make the poetry understand by not requiring the reader to interact with and understand the poetry.
D) Allusions allow the poet to make a connection between the poem and the reader's own experiences.
Answer: D) Allusions allow the poet to make a connection between the poem and the reader's own experiences.