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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Allusion is.....
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers.
a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
What is the common allusion for Goofy?
to be a coward
to be silly
to be sinful
all of the above
What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?
being ignored
hard work
hard work and bad treatment
all of the above
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.
Which of the following is true about allusions?
allusions are written in quotation marks
allusions are always started as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'
allusions are indicated references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure
all of the above
Allusion or Not an Allusion?
Not an allsion
Allusion
Allusion or Not an allusion?
Not an Allusion
Allusion
Allusion or Not an Allusion?
Allusion
Not an allusion
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of coming disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
A person who does not believe he or she can get in trouble
All of the above
