Allusions

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

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

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

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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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

A Trojan Horse is...

• A practical joke

• An attack, disguised as a gift

• A terrible illness

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

He is so talented, that he makes a lot of money! He is lucky that his talent is such a blessing. We would say he has the ______________.

• Narcissist

• Trojan Horse

• Midas Touch

• Herculean Task

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A temptation that leads to trouble alludes to _____________________.

• Odyssey
• Pandora's box
• Trojan Horse
• Midas Touch

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9