What is Allusion?

What literary figures does the man compare his dog to?

• Frodo and Sam

• Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde

• Romeo and Juliet

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term 'allusion' refer to?

• A scientific method

• A reference to well-known subjects

• A direct quotation

• A detailed explanation

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why do writers use allusions?

• To introduce new concepts

• To express ideas quickly

• To confuse the readers

• To lengthen their texts

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which areas can allusions be drawn from?

• Literature and history

• Mathematical theories

• Personal experiences

• Future predictions

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the narrator asking to find at the end of the video?

• A historical event

• Another allusion for the dog

• A new story

• A scientific explanation

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4