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 Bob 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

What is a Herculean task?

Something you don't feel like doing

b. a look that causes someone to freeze like a stone statue

George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother ."

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little .

a person who spreads alarming news of imminent danger

a person who greets trouble with optimism

a person who spreads rumors about others

In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has been beaten and stranded on the side of a road. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all over the sidewalk.

a person who goes out of the way to help another

a person who enjoys interacting with others

a person who plays tricks on others

a person who takes advantage of others

Allusion Practice

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English

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7th - 9th Grade

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CCSS

L.7.5A, RL.7.4, RL.4.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

to be a coward

to be silly

to be sinful

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How is the allusion Adman and Eve commonly used?

committing a sin

being lazy

being in love

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What type of allusion is this?

Mythological

Biblical

Literary

Historical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.

literature/mytology

religious

historical

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.

literature/mythology

religious

historical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.

literature/mythology

religious

historical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Last spring I thought it might rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

literary/mythology

religious

historical

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Allusion Practice

20 questions

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

How is the allusion Adman and Eve commonly used?

What type of allusion is this?

The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.

Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.

Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.

Last spring I thought it might rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.

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 Bob and my cousin should spend more time together.

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Allusion Practice

20 questions

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

How is the allusion Adman and Eve commonly used?

What type of allusion is this?

The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.

Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.

Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.

Last spring I thought it might rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.

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 Bob and my cousin should spend more time together.

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The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.

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 Bob and my cousin should spend more time together.