Quiz on Allusions

What type of literary device is an allusion?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT true about allusions?

• They are explained in detail

• They rely on the reader's knowledge

• They are a type of metaphor

• They reference famous works

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes an allusion?

• A detailed explanation

• A brief reference

• A long narrative

• A list of items

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What do authors rely on when using allusions?

• Readers' imagination

• Readers' knowledge of the allusion

• Readers' sense of humor

• Readers' patience

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What should readers do to understand allusions better?

• Ignore them

• Read more and stay informed

• Ask the author

• Use a dictionary

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What might happen if you don't understand an allusion?

• You will laugh

• You will be confused

• You will understand better

• You will enjoy it more

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What type of works by William Shakespeare are used for allusions?

• Scientific Papers

• Novels

• Plays and Poems

• Biographies

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What type of media is used for allusions in entertainment?

• Movies and TV

• Academic Texts

• Historical Records

• Scientific Journals

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which story explains how the world began and how people are tempted to sin?

• David and Goliath

• Adam and Eve

• Noah's Ark

• Cain and Abel

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which story involves two brothers and is very old?

• Noah's Ark

• Cain and Abel

• Adam and Eve

• David and Goliath

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9