Allusion & Idiom

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief reference to a famous person, event, or work of literature, often used to make a comparison or to add meaning.

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Give an example of an allusion.

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"He has the strength of Hercules." (referring to the mythological hero to emphasize strength)

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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"It's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining heavily.

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What is the difference between an allusion and an idiom?

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An allusion refers to a specific person, event, or work, while an idiom is a common expression with a figurative meaning.

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What does it mean to 'sink like the Titanic'?

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This phrase is an allusion that means to fail or collapse dramatically.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" (exaggerating hunger)

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief" suggests that time steals moments from our lives.