Analogy vs Allusions

Examine and classify the sentence as SIMILE, METAPHOR, or ANALOGY

8. Finding a good man is like finding a needle in a haystack -- it takes along time, so the task at hand is likely to be hard and tedious.

Examine and classify the sentence as SIMILE, METAPHOR, or ANALOGY

Does the following lyric from Katy Perry's "Firework" use ANALOGY or ALLUSION?

• ANALOGY

• ALLUSION

Examine and classify the sentence as SIMILE, METAPHOR, or ANALOGY: 'Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.'

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• ANALOGY

• ALLUSION

Identify whether the following sentence uses ANALOGY or ALLUSION: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

• ANALOGY

• ALLUSION

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

Which of the following is an example of an ALLUSION?

• Her smile is as bright as the sun.

• He has the Midas touch.

• Life is a journey, not a destination.

• The world is a stage.

Choose the sentence that best represents an ANALOGY.

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her voice was music to his ears.

• Just as a sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer.

• He is as brave as a lion.

What is the primary purpose of using an ALLUSION in literature?

• To create a direct comparison

• To evoke emotions

• To reference another work or concept

• To describe something vividly

Identify the sentence that contains an ALLUSION.

• She felt like she had a golden ticket.

• The thunder was a mighty lion's roar.

• His explanation was as clear as mud.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

Which of the following sentences is an ANALOGY?

• The curtain of night fell upon us.

• He is a shining star.

• Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

• She is as busy as a bee.