Allusion Quiz I
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Greek mythology, Achilles's mother dips him in a river that protects his body wherever it touches. His heel does not get wet, so it is the one part of his body left unprotected. During the Trojan War, an arrow hits Achilles in the heel and kills him.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the Bible, Daniel accurately translates mysterious writing that appears on a wall, and in doing so, he predicts the death of a king.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Investors should have seen the writing on the wall.
an inaccurate prediction
a sign with important technical information
a clear indication that something will turn out badly
none of these answers are correct
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.7.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
handsome young man
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.7.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a predatory person or nagging woman
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.7.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
symbol of a beautiful woman
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
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