Allusions Pre-Test

Mary was trying to eat healthier. However, chocolate was her Achilles' heel and she ate a whole box!

• This allusion refers to a bad idea.

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a person's weakness.

• This allusion refers to a person's strength.

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 luck.

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a person's weakness

• This allusion refers to an extremely long journey.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The long drive to the Grand Canyon was an Odyssey that I didn't want to make with my younger brother!

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a person's weakness

• This allusion refers to a person's strength.

• This allusion refers to an extremely long journey.

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 4 different meals!

• This allusion refers to a bad idea that causes problems.

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a person's weakness.

• This allusion refers to a person's strength.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My dad lifted the 100 pound bucket of rocks like he was Hercules.

• This allusion refers to a person's weakness.

• This allusion refers to a person's strength.

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a bad idea.

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, she wins money!

• This allusion refers to a person's strength.

• This allusion refers to something not really being what it appears to be.

• This allusion refers to a person's good luck.

• This allusion refers to a bad idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the theme that fits the traditional myth Hercules.

• It is important to be persistent when trying to accomplish a task.

• When you think too highly of your self, you often have misfortune.

• Curiosity and not obeying rules can lead to bad things happening.

• Greed can lead to heartache and having a life of loneliness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Select the theme that fits the traditional myth The Midas Touch.

• It is important to be persistent when trying to accomplish a task.

• When you think too highly of your self, you often have misfortune.

• Curiosity and not obeying rules can lead to bad things happening.

• Greed can lead to heartache and having a life of loneliness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Select the theme that fits the traditional myth Pandora's Box.

• It is important to be persistent when trying to accomplish a task.

• When you think too highly of your self, you often have misfortune.

• Curiosity and not obeying rules can lead to bad things happening.

• Greed can lead to heartache and having a life of loneliness.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Select the theme that fits the traditional myth Medusa.

• It is important to be persistent when trying to accomplish a task.

• When you think too highly of your self, you often have misfortune.

• Curiosity and not obeying rules can lead to bad things happening.

• Greed can lead to heartache and having a life of loneliness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9