Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
They serve to (2) _______ the reader's understanding and make the text more vivid.
A.illuminate✓ Correct
B.cavitate
C.flaw
D.abdicate
Explanation
Metaphors and similes help to clarify and brighten a reader's understanding, so 'illuminate' (meaning to make clear or shed light on) is the correct choice.
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