Allusions, usage, and types

An allusion is

• when an author hints at a more famous book or movie.

• a magic trick.

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Scapegoat

• person who takes the blame for the wrongs of others
• always cheerful

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In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

• an equal amount

• a tiny bit

• an even split

• the largest portion

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An indirect or passing reference in a work to another literary or historical work, figure, event, person, place or artistic work.

• Parallelism

• Allusion

• Analogy

• Imagery

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What is the mythological allusion this logo references?

• This is Aphrodite’s (the goddess of beauty and love) symbol.

• This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

• Twin tailed sirens who were dangerous sea creatures known for their beauty and melodious music. They lured seamen and sailors into death.

• This Roman name for the goddess of beauty is perfect for representing a beauty product for women.

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Which myth means strong?

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

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Why would someone say, "He has the strength of Hercules"?

• To allude to Hercules from Greek mythology, emphasizing the strength of the person.

• To allude to Hercules from Greek mythology, emphasizing the wisdom of the person.

• To allude to Hercules from Greek mythology, emphasizing the weakness of the person.

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In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

When it comes to starting new businesses, Elon Musk seems to have a Midas touch.

• fortunate

• unusual

• unfortunate

• usual

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What is the meaning of the allusion: I felt like cupid had struck me with his arrow when I saw the adorable puppy!

• I don't like dogs.

• I was in love with the puppy!

• I talked to the puppy.

• The puppy was okay.

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What is an allusion?

• A magic trick!

• Stories that often focus on good/evil or explain how things came to be.

• A comparison using like or as.

• A general truth about human nature.

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