Figurative Language-Allusions

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Allusion

Back

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

Front

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

Back

to be silly

Front

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

Back

His brother is intelligent

Front

Scrooge ("My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.")

Back

Not wanting to share

Front

Mickey Mouse Club ("We do serious work in the classroom, it's not a Mickey Mouse Club in here!")

Back

We don't goof off

Front

Ask me anything, I'm like Google over here.

Back

I know all the answers

Front

I felt like cupid had struck me with his arrow when I saw the adorable puppy!

Back

I was in love with the puppy

Front

What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?

Back

hard work and bad treatment

Front

When your parents learn about your new plan to raise money, it's going to sink like the Titanic.

Back

allusion

Front

This house makes the White House look like a cottage

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Allusion