In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes .

To come back after destruction or defeat

Read the source of the allusion. In Greek mythology, sirens are creatures who use magical songs to draw sailors to their island. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? For some actors, the wish to become famous is the siren song that leads them to acting.

something that persuades you to do something

a hidden or secret mission to do something

something you must leave behind to find success

Read the source of the allusion. In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? I know I'm playing Cupid , but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together.

trying to make people fall in love

sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view

saying kind and pleasant things about people

What is a Herculean task?

Something you don't feel like doing

b. a look that causes someone to freeze like a stone statue

c. he was the greek god of water

a. Zeus's wife and queen of the greek gods

Greek Allusions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Speaking in front of a large crowd is my _____________.

Midas touch

Herculean

chronology

Achilles' heel

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort.

atlas

Herculean

Pandora's box

martial

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When I create a timeline of historical events, I am putting the events in ___________ order.

mercurial

narcissistic

venerate

chronological

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money.

Pandora's box

Midas touch

panic

odyssey

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.

Midas touch

typhoon

hypnosis

Pandora's box

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I went on an ______________ to India and saw many interesting places.

cereal

odyssey

typhoon

fortune

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

his wife was his Achille's heel

he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Greek Allusions

Speaking in front of a large crowd is my _____________.

Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort.

When I create a timeline of historical events, I am putting the events in ___________ order.

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money.

When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.

I went on an ______________ to India and saw many interesting places.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

What is the allusion in the following lines of music:
"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,
I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling

When we refer to this, we are referring to a person's weakness or the place where they are vulnerable

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

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Greek Allusions

Speaking in front of a large crowd is my _____________.

Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort.

When I create a timeline of historical events, I am putting the events in ___________ order.

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money.

When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.

I went on an ______________ to India and saw many interesting places.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

What is the allusion in the following lines of music:"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling

When we refer to this, we are referring to a person's weakness or the place where they are vulnerable

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

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What is the allusion in the following lines of music:
"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,
I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.