Allusions Review 3

Stealing someone’s ________ means to take credit for the idea of another or to lessen the effect of another’s idea by suggesting the same idea first.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A ______ ______ refers to a campaign against a particular group of people, often those holding unorthodox opinions or behaving in an unconventional manner.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Throw down the gauntlet refers to issuing a ______ , especially issuing that challenge in a dramatic manner.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A _____ is someone’s source of inspiration, especially in artistic, creative endeavors.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The adjective “Kafkaesque,” refers to a situation or experience that is ______, surreal, or anxiety-producing.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

According to the Book of Genesis, Noah’s descendants decided to build a tower that would reach Heaven itself. This tower is the ______ ___ _____

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

_______ can refer to any noisy confusion.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

___________ is a character in children’s stories written by Eleanor H. Porter.

A “Pollyanna” has come to refer to someone who is unusually __________ and always looking at the bright side

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“Pavlov’s dogs” is a phrase that refers to someone who automatically or instinctively _________to or obeys a signal.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4