Exploring Allusion in Literature

The video tutorial explains the concept of allusions, tracing its origin to the Latin word 'allude ra', meaning 'to play with'. It describes allusions as references to places, people, historical events, myths, or legends without detailed explanation. The tutorial provides examples of allusions in everyday speech, such as 'Garden of Eden' and 'Achilles heel', and in literature, including works by Shakespeare and John Keats. It highlights how allusions enrich language by drawing connections to well-known stories and figures, enhancing understanding and engagement.

What is the origin of the term 'illusion'?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

What does the term 'allusion' mean?

• A detailed explanation

• A direct quote

• A fictional story

• A reference to something

Which of the following is an example of a biblical allusion?

• His house is the Garden of Eden

• She is as wise as Athena

• He is a modern-day Hercules

• Her smile is like the Mona Lisa

What does 'Einstein' refer to in the sentence 'Adela is the Einstein of this age'?

• A mythological figure

• An extraordinarily genius person

• A historical event

• A famous artist

In the phrase 'money is his Achilles heel', what does 'Achilles heel' mean?

• A mythological hero

• A financial gain

• A source of strength

• A weakness

In Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra', to whom does Antony compare himself?

• Zeus

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Odysseus

What does 'tempeh' refer to in John Keats' 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?

• A Roman goddess

• A nymph of the woods

• A river in Hades

• A valley in Greece

In 'Romeo and Juliet', what does the phrase 'Aurora's bed' refer to?

• A place in Greece

• A Roman goddess of dawn

• A famous scientist

• A mythological hero

What is the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology called?

• Styx

• Cocytus

• Lethe

• Acheron

What does the word 'Dryad' refer to in Greek mythology?

• A goddess of dawn

• A nymph of the woods

• A valley

• A river