Which of these is NOT an example of an allusion?

a reference to the colors in the rainbow

a reference to George Washington

a reference to the Boston Tea Party

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes .

To come back after destruction or defeat

Read the source of the allusion. During the Middle Ages, knights searched far and wide for years to find the Holy Grail. They believed the Holy Grail was the cup that Jesus used at his last meal with his followers. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? Dr. Cameron said that finding a cure for this deadly disease is her holy grail .

something wanted very much but hard to get

something that becomes greater in value over time

something that solves a problem or difficulty

Read the source of the allusion. In Greek mythology, sirens are creatures who use magical songs to draw sailors to their island. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? For some actors, the wish to become famous is the siren song that leads them to acting.

something that persuades you to do something

a hidden or secret mission to do something

something you must leave behind to find success

Read the source of the allusion. In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? I know I'm playing Cupid , but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together.

trying to make people fall in love

sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view

saying kind and pleasant things about people

Allusion Practice

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.7.5A, RI.8.4, RL.8.4

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Margaret Anderson

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How would allusion be defined?

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

words that involve one of the five senses

two lines working as a unit

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How is the allusion Adam and Eve commonly used?

committing a sin

being lazy

being in love

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about allusions?

allusions are written in quotation marks

allusions are always started as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'

allusions are indicated references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

his wife was his Achille's heel

he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Allusion or Not an Allusion?

Not an allsion

Allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Allusion or Not an allusion?

Not an Allusion

Allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Hawaii was just like the Garden of Eden. We were mesmerized the entire time."
What is the purpose of the allusion to "Garden of Eden"?

To take us back in time to Adam and Eve

To help us understand the beauty that was experienced in Hawaii

To give the reader a better ability to smell all the smells the characters did

To add suspense to the novel

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Allusion Practice

18 questions

How would allusion be defined?

How is the allusion Adam and Eve commonly used?

Which of the following is true about allusions?

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

Allusion or Not an Allusion?

Allusion or Not an allusion?

"Hawaii was just like the Garden of Eden. We were mesmerized the entire time."
What is the purpose of the allusion to "Garden of Eden"?

Which of these is NOT an example of an allusion?

What is the allusion in the following lines of music:
"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,
I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling

When we refer to this, we are referring to a person's weakness or the place where they are vulnerable

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Allusion Practice

18 questions

How would allusion be defined?

How is the allusion Adam and Eve commonly used?

Which of the following is true about allusions?

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

Allusion or Not an Allusion?

Allusion or Not an allusion?

"Hawaii was just like the Garden of Eden. We were mesmerized the entire time." What is the purpose of the allusion to "Garden of Eden"?

Which of these is NOT an example of an allusion?

What is the allusion in the following lines of music:"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling

When we refer to this, we are referring to a person's weakness or the place where they are vulnerable

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"Hawaii was just like the Garden of Eden. We were mesmerized the entire time."
What is the purpose of the allusion to "Garden of Eden"?

What is the allusion in the following lines of music:
"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,
I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling