Allusion Practice

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, which is not elaborated on in detail.

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What are the four main types of allusions?

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1. Mythological 2. Biblical 3. Literary 4. Historical

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What type of allusion is made when referencing a character from a famous book?

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Literary allusion.

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What type of allusion is made when referencing a historical event or figure?

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Historical allusion.

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What type of allusion is made when referencing a story or character from mythology?

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Mythological allusion.

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What type of allusion is made when referencing a story or character from the Bible?

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Biblical allusion.

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In the phrase 'the lion's share', what does it refer to?

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It refers to the largest amount, derived from Aesop's fable where the lion takes more than the others.

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What does it mean to 'rise from the ashes'?

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It means to come back from defeat or adversity, referencing the phoenix in Greek mythology.

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Who was Martin Luther King Jr. alluding to in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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Abraham Lincoln.

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What does the phrase '40 days and 40 nights' allude to?

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It alludes to the biblical story of Noah's Ark, where it rained for 40 days and nights.