Ancient Greece and Figurative Language Adventure!

What is an allusion?

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• A sneaky reference to something famous

• A direct explanation of a concept

• A type of metaphor

• A literal description

What does it mean if someone has a smile that could rival the Mona Lisa?

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• Their smile is very bright

• Their smile is mysterious and famous

• Their smile is very wide

• Their smile is very small

If someone is described as acting like Hercules, what does it imply?

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• They are very intelligent

• They are very strong

• They are very fast

• They are very kind

What does the allusion to Odysseus reaching Ithaca suggest?

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• A short and easy journey

• A long and difficult journey

• A journey with many friends

• A journey with no challenges

What is the meaning of the allusion to Eve and the forbidden apple?

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• Being very hungry

• Being very curious

• Being very sleepy

• Avoiding temptation

What does opening Pandora’s box mean?

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• Finding a hidden treasure

• Solving a difficult puzzle

• Causing a lot of problems

• Discovering a new place

What does it mean if someone is like Confucius with a backpack?

• They are very athletic

• They are very wise and dedicated to learning

• They are very forgetful

• They are very fashionable

What is the allusion to Newton and apples about?

• Being very artistic

• Being very fast

• Being very smart

• Being very strong

What does it mean if someone walks away like Hercules?

• They are very fast

• They are very tired

• They are very quiet

• They are very proud and strong

What does it mean if a drawing is said to be made by da Vinci?

• It is very abstract

• It is very colorful

• It is very detailed and excellent

• It is very simple