Greek Mythology and Allusion

What does the term Midas Touch mean?

• to do something well; to be lucky
• a temptation that leads to trouble
• a person learn from their mistakes
• an unbeatable component

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What does the term Herculean mean?

• weak area or spot
• a temptation that leads to trouble
• a task that requires great strength
• having to much self-love

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What is an allusion?

• words and phrases that refer to significant characters found in myths
• something a character does
• a prediction about the future
• a direct reference to a person, place, or thing

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What does the term Achilles Heel mean?

• weak area or spot
• something is not what it seems
• a long journey
• true beauty is on the inside of a person

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What does the term Pandora's Box mean?

• a long journey
• a temptation that lead to trouble
• an unbeatable component
• do not be boastful of your talents

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

• Achilles' Heel

• Bedlam

• Catch-22

• Crocodile Tears

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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

• To surprise an opponent

• To think optimistically

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Read the source of the allusion.

In Greek mythology, the gods send Pandora a box and tell her never to open it. Out of curiosity, Pandora opens it. The box is filled with evils that are let loose into the world.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Buying that beat-up old car was like opening Pandora's box.

• a fun or interesting project

• a source of many problems

• a window into the past

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What is a Herculean task?

• Something you must do

• Something very difficult to do

• Something you don't feel like doing

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If a job is so hard that it is almost impossible to complete, we would allude that we were referring to a ______________________. 

• Pandora's Box
• Narcissus 
• Mida's Touch
• Herculean Task

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