Allusion

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

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.

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.

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

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

What is the allusion typically used for Cinderella?

• Being ignored

• Hard work

• Hard work and bad treatment

• All of the above

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

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Peter picked up his pace as his spidey sense began to tingle

• Sense of smell

• Sense of danger

• Sense of wonder

• Sense of pride

Which of the following is NOT an example an Allusion?

• We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

• She transformed her backyard to like the Garden of Eden.

• He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow.

• His wife was his Achilles'heel.

My dog is acting like Jekyll and Hyde.

Is the allusion a literary, mythology, historical, or religious reference?

• Literary

• Mythology

• Historical

• Religious