WorksheetsGreek Allusions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
his wife was his Achille's heel
he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's
she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
What is the allusion in the following lines of music:
"I'm full strength like a Cyclops's eye drops,
I got full support like high-tops." - Ugly Duckling
Strength
Cyclops
High-tops
Eye drops
When we refer to this, we are referring to a person's weakness or the place where they are vulnerable
Achilles' Heel
Bedlam
Catch-22
Crocodile Tears
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
To come back after destruction or defeat
To surprise an opponent
To think optimistically
Read the source of the allusion.
In Greek mythology, sirens are creatures who use magical songs to draw sailors to their island.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
For some actors, the wish to become famous is the siren song that leads them to acting.
a hidden or secret mission to do something
something that persuades you to do something
something you must leave behind to find success
Read the source of the allusion.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
I know I'm playing Cupid, but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together.
trying to make people fall in love
sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view
saying kind and pleasant things about people
Read the source of the allusion.
In Greek mythology, the gods send Pandora a box and tell her never to open it. Out of curiosity, Pandora opens it. The box is filled with evils that are let loose into the world.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Buying that beat-up old car was like opening Pandora's box.
a fun or interesting project
a source of many problems
a window into the past
What is a Herculean task?
Something you must do
Something very difficult to do
Something you don't feel like doing
A Trojan Horse is...
A practical joke
An attack, disguised as a gift
A terrible illness
look of Medusa
a. great courage
b. a look that causes someone to freeze like a stone statue
c. stressful situation
Posiedon
a. Zeus's wife and queen of the greek gods
b. Greek god of music
c. he was the greek god of water
He is so talented, that he makes a lot of money! He is lucky that his talent is such a blessing. We would say he has the ______________.
Narcissist
Trojan Horse
Midas Touch
Herculean Task
