
Allusion
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an Allusion?
A passing reference that calls something to mind
A false idea or belief
Exaggerated claims not to be taken literally
Comparing one thing with another using like or as
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of Allusion?
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
He felt like he'd walked a thousand miles to school.
Math is his Achilles' heel.
He's a night owl.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of an Allusion?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
I didn't have money for the bus but a good Samaritan helped me out.
The house is as clean as a whistle.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of this allusion?
I felt like I had been struck by Cupid's arrow when I saw the puppy.
I was in love with the puppy
I like the puppy
I hated the puppy
I talked to the puppy
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of this allusion?
My brother was a total Scrooge after I asked him to share his candy.
The brother shared his candy
The brother was nice
The brother was mean
The brother threw away his candy
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the allusion typically used for Cinderella?
Being ignored
Hard work
Hard work and bad treatment
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is true about Allusion?
Allusions are written in quotation marks
Allusions are indirect references to something
Allusions are always a comparison
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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