Allusions and Euphemisms

In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? Bryce's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.

• eating something even if you don't like it

• criticizing something because you can't have it

• disliking something that you find unpleasant

• praising something that you admire

Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifference to luxury.

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

Maria was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways.

• quirky or unusual

• simple and austere

• aggressive and belligerent

• fancy and luxurious

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

Don’t act like a Romeo in front of her!

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

Look, I’m no Mother Teresa. I’ve made my mistakes, but I’m trying.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

Stay for a while! You're not Cinderella anyways.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

She turned the other cheek after she was cheated out of a promotion.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

Hannah had a smile rivaled only by that of Monalisa.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:

Well, I’m no Hercules, but I could open that jelly jar for you.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

Our city needs a real-life Batman.

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical

The whole city is like a Garden of Eden!

• Literary

• Biblical

• Classical

• Historical