What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a famous person

• A type of metaphor

• A reference to someone or something well-known

• A fictional character

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the speaker say 'I am no Einstein'?

• To introduce a new topic

• To express humility

• To criticize Einstein

• To show off their intelligence

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of the activity mentioned in the video?

• To write an essay

• To identify and explain allusions

• To memorize historical dates

• To create a video

Which famous figure is mentioned to illustrate flaws?

• Einstein

• Mother Teresa

• Achilles

• Hercules

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'click my heels' refer to?

• A sports technique

• A magical transformation

• A dance move

• A scientific experiment

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the speaker's 'Achilles heel'?

• Mathematics

• Video games

• Public speaking

• Cooking

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker compare their stress to?

• A heavy burden

• A light breeze

• A joyful moment

• A simple task

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the speaker's escape from stress?

• Reading books

• Cooking

• Playing video games

• Going for a walk

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the speaker refer to as their 'kryptonite'?

• Sleeping

• Healthy eating

• Video games

• Exercise

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker plan to replace video games with?

• Exercise

• Meditation

• Reading

• Cooking

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8