Greek Allusions

Mary was trying to eat healthier. However, chocolate was her Achilles’ heel and she ate the whole box! This allusion refers to...

• a bad idea

• something not really being what it appears to be

• a person's weakness

• a person’s strength

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My mom opened Pandora’s Box when she said we could each choose our own dinner. She ended up cooking four different meals! This allusion refers to...

• a bad idea that causes problems

• something not really being what it appears to be

• a person’s weakness

• a person’s strength

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My grandma has the Midas Touch when it comes to playing Bingo. Anytime she goes to play, she wins money! This allusion refers to...

• a person’s strength

• something not really being what it appears to be

• a bad idea

• a person's good luck

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My dad lifted the 100 pound bucket of rocks and it was a Herculean effort! This allusion refers to...

• a person’s weakness

• a person's strength

• an extremely long journey

• a bad idea that causes problems

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I thought the software would be useful, but it was a Trojan Horse and gave my computer a virus! This allusion refers to....

• a person’s good luck

• something not really being what it appears to be

• a person's weakness

• a very long journey

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4