P. George Figures of Speech from iReady Toolbox Lesson 15

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--From a novel, a person with a split personality--one kind, the other mean.

Job--In the Bible, a man who patiently endured terrible suffering

Hercules--A hero of Greek mythology who put great effort into doing impossible tasks

Gordian Knot--In Greek legend, a knot that, when cut by Alexander the Great, enabled him to conquer Asia

What is the meaning of the following allusion?

Bianca had a personality like Jekyll and Hyde, but she was feeling kind.

• Bianca was sometimes nice and sometimes nasty.

• Bianca was like a two-headed monster.

• Bianca was sometimes helpful but often not.

• Bianca was changeable.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--From a novel, a person with a split personality--one kind, the other mean.

Job--In the Bible, a man who patiently endured terrible suffering

Hercules--A hero of Greek mythology who put great effort into doing impossible tasks

Gordian Knot--In Greek legend, a knot that, when cut by Alexander the Great, enabled him to conquer Asia

What is the meaning of the following allusion?

With the patience of Job, Bianca explained how to solve equations in many different ways.

• Bianca often gave in to temptation.

• Bianca was good at playing tricks on people.

• Bianca was not quick to become discouraged.

• Bianca had the strength of a Greek god.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--From a novel, a person with a split personality--one kind, the other mean.

Job--In the Bible, a man who patiently endured terrible suffering

Hercules--A hero of Greek mythology who put great effort into doing impossible tasks

Gordian Knot--In Greek legend, a knot that, when cut by Alexander the Great, enabled him to conquer Asia

What is the meaning of the following allusion?

Gus made a Herculean effort to understand algebra.

• Gus made a chart to solve his problem.

• Gus made a huge attempt to solve his problem.

• Gus had a great faith and prayed instead of studying.

• Gus barely tried because he expected life to be easy.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--From a novel, a person with a split personality--one kind, the other mean.

Job--In the Bible, a man who patiently endured terrible suffering

Hercules--A hero of Greek mythology who put great effort into doing impossible tasks

Gordian Knot--In Greek legend, a knot that, when cut by Alexander the Great, enabled him to conquer Asia

What is the meaning of the following allusion?

At last Gus severed the Gordian knot, and algebra was no longer a problem!

• Gus could not take the test because of an injury.

• Gus no longer cared if he failed algebra.

• Gus quit algebra to avoid failing.

• Gus was finally able to do algebra.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4