Greek Allusions

What did the King Midas wish for?

• more diamonds

• everything he touched turn to gold

• more gold

What is the meaning of the allusion?

She had the Midas touch whenever it came to business deals!

• She turned everything to gold

• She lost all their business

• She helped them make a lot of money

The team was huge, towering over all of us. You could say they were _______

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titans

Which myth means strong?

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

Which myth means huge and powerful?

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

Which myth means to play matchmaker or falling in love?

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

Which myth means a tragic weakness?

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

The boy was in love. He was struck by ____________.

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titan

I just love takis. I can't help but eat them! My mom said I wasn't supposed to but they are my __________.

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titans

It took a ___________ effort to move the couch across the hall.

• The Midas Touch

• Herculean

• Cupid's Arrow

• Achille's Heel

• Titans