Read this excerpt from Vachel Lindsay's "In Praise of Johnny Appleseed." Washington buried in Virginia, Jackson buried in Tennessee, Young Lincoln, brooding in Illinois, And Johnny Appleseed, priestly and free. What is the purpose of the allusions used in this excerpt?

To show the importance of Johnny Appleseed’s status.

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) was an American pioneer who introduced the apple tree to large areas of the United States. He was an extremely appreciated figure due to this contribution, as well as to his efforts in conservation and his generosity. In this poem, the author describes the burial places of characters such as Washington, Jackson and Lincoln. The purpose of mentioning these names is to place Jonny Appleseed as an equally valuable part of history, and thus, show the importance of his status.

the eye wink at the hand; yet let that be / which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.