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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is an allusion?
A comparison using like or as
A reference to a well known person, place, event, etc.
A reference to another form of figurative language in the text
Giving human qualities to an object, animal, etc.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors include allusions in their writing?
To give human qualities that we're familiar with to an object/animal
To add depth to their writing through making a connection to confuse the reader
To compare between two familiar words
To add depth to their writing through making a connection to what the reader already knows
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are important things to consider after encountering an allusion in a novel?
Understanding the author's purpose for including it
Thinking about what the allusion is trying to communicate
Consider the allusion's punctuation and spelling
Thinking about what lessons can be taken from the allusion
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An allusion (a) a well known person, place, event, etc.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do allusions in literature contribute to the depth and meaning of a work?
By providing direct explanations of complex ideas
By referencing other texts, historical events, or cultural symbols
By simplifying the plot for readers
By removing any need for critical thinking
Tags
Comprehending a text
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is deciphering allusions in a text important?
To confuse readers
To better understand the context of the story
To hide the author's intentions
To make the text longer
Tags
Comprehending a text
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the inclusion of allusions important in literature?
To confuse readers with unnecessary references
To help readers make connections with other pieces of literature, history, or culture
To limit the readers' understanding of the text
To make the text more boring and difficult to read
Tags
Understanding the author
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