By writing pseudonymously in the name of a famous person of the past, the author of an apocalypse is able to do which of the following?

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By adopting the name of a well-known historical figure, the author can create the illusion that the work was written in the past, thus making any predictions contained within the text appear to be accurate or prophetic. This technique lends an air of credibility and authority to the predictions.

By Writing Pseudonymously in the Name of a Famous Person