Allusion Examples

Allusion is defined as______

• Two lines working as a unit
• A reference to a famous  person, place, or event
• A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
• Words that involve one of the five senses

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

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

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

• generous

• kind

• stingy

• jealous

In Greek mythology, ambrosia is the name for the food of the gods.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Louanne's Ice Cream Parlor has the best dessert short of ambrosia!

• A heavenly delicacy
• Something unusual or exciting

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

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.

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

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.

• sense of smell

• sense of danger

• sense of wonder

• sense of pride

Name the type of allusion:

Your backyard is so green and lush, it's practically the Garden of Eden!

• Mythological

• Biblical

• Historical

• Literary

Name the type of allusion:

He is such a liar, I'm surprised his nose isn't growing.

• Peter Pan

• Lion King

• Pinocchio

• Finding Nemo

Name the type of allusion:

Kim Kardashian wears so much make-up she should change her name to "Barbie."

• Biblical

• Popular Culture

• Mythological

• Literary

When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.

• Midas touch
• typhoon
• hypnosis
• Pandora's box

I went on an ______________ to India and saw many interesting places. 

• cereal
• odyssey
• typhoon
• fortune