Literary Allusion Quiz

What is an allusion in literature?

• A reference to a person, place, event, or another literary work.

• A type of plot structure that follows a linear timeline.

• A type of character in a story that represents a specific idea or trait.

• A type of figurative language used to describe something in a literal way.

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• She was as beautiful as a rose

• He was a real Casanova with the ladies

• They fought like cats and dogs

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies

What is the purpose of using allusions in texts?

• To confuse the reader

• To enhance the meaning or depth of a text

• To make the text more boring

• To distract from the main message

Which literary device is being used in the sentence: 'She had a Mona Lisa smile.'?

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

In the sentence 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.', what is being alluded to?

• Romeo from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet

• A character from a Greek myth

• A popular brand of pasta sauce

• A famous Italian city

Which of the following is an example of an allusion to Greek mythology?

• Referring to the story of King Arthur

• Talking about the Great Wall of China

• Mentioning the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus

• Mentioning the Trojan War or the story of Pandora's box

What is the purpose of using allusions in texts?

• To enhance the meaning or depth of a text

• To make the text more boring

• To distract from the main message

• To confuse the reader

Which literary device is being used in the sentence: 'She had a Mona Lisa smile.'?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

In the sentence 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.', what is being alluded to?

• A historical figure from ancient Rome

• Romeo

• A famous Shakespearean play

• A popular Italian restaurant

Which of the following is an example of an allusion to Greek mythology?

• Talking about the Great Wall of China

• Mentioning the Trojan War or the story of Pandora's box

• Referring to the story of King Arthur

• Mentioning the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus