Symbol & Allusion

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

• His brother is unintelligent

• His brother works hard

• His brother is intelligent

• His brother is lazy

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How would allusion be defined?

• a reference to a famous person, place, or event

• words that involve one of the five senses

• two lines working as a unit

• a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

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The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.

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.

• sense of smell

• sense of danger

• sense of wonder

• sense of pride

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The comparison of one thing to another without using the words "like" or "as" is called what?

• metaphor
• simile
• symbol

• allusion

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The comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" is referred to as a?

• metaphor
• allusion

• simile
• symbol

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What is an ordinary object, event, person, animal, etc., to which we have attached deeper meaning or significance?

• symbol

• metaphor

• personification

• allusion

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Which of these is an example of Allusion?

• Flaming Ice

• Four-leafed clover

• The boy was busy as a bee.

• "Chocolate is my Kryptonite"

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Literary devices are. . . .

• techniques the author uses to enhance a text for the reader.

• tricks the author uses.

• notes at the bottom of a book, often marked with a small number.

• books.

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Two common symbols for teachers are. . . .

• eagle and star

• red pen and apple

• pumpkin and leaf

• suit and tie

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How is Melinda's reaction to the mirror a symbol of how she feels about herself?

• Putting the mirror in the closet symbolizes her low self-esteem.

• Putting the mirror in the closet symbolizes how much she likes clothing.

• Looking in the mirror for hours symbolizes her vanity.

• Looking in the mirror for hours symbolizes becoming an adult.

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