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WorksheetsAllusion
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?
loving family
being very rich
hard work and bad treatment
all of the above
In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting thinking that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.
an equal amount
a tiny bit
an even split
the largest amount
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.
sense of smell
sense of danger
sense of wonder
sense of pride
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
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 Bob 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
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
