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WorksheetsAllusion Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the common allusion for Goofy?
to be a coward
to be silly
to be sinful
all of the above
How is the allusion Adman and Eve commonly used?
committing a sin
being lazy
being in love
all of the above
What type of allusion is this?
Mythological
Biblical
Literary
Historical
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
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
In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.
generous
kind
stingy
jealous
George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."
a benevolent government that takes care of its people
a democratic society with laws protecting privacy
a ruler that allows freedom of speech
a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives
Which President was Martin Luther King Jr. alluding to in his speech, "I Have a Dream", with the following lines: "Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand today signed the Emancipation Proclamation."?
George Bush
Barack Obama
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
When it comes to starting new businesses, Elon Musk seems to have a Midas touch.
fortunate
unusual
unfortunate
usual
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 imminent 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 spreads alarming news of imminent danger
a person who greets trouble with optimism
a person who is slow to adapt
a person who spreads rumors about others
In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has been beaten and stranded on the side of a road.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all over the sidewalk.
a person who enjoys interacting with others
a person who plays tricks on others
a person who takes advantage of others
a person who goes out of the way to help another
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.
surprise an opponent
be consistently successful
never win
come back from defeat
