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Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
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 common allusion for Goofy?
to be a coward
to be silly
to be mean
all of the above
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!
His brother is unintelligent
His brother works hard
His brother is intelligent
His brother is lazy
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.
Not wanting to share
Excited about sharing
Throwing them all away
Counting the M&Ms
What is the meaning of the allusion?
We do serious work in the classroom; it's not a Mickey Mouse Club in here!
We don't keep mice
We don't goof off
We love to eat cheese
We don't like working
What is the meaning of the allusion?
Ask me anything; I'm like Google over here.
I can search answers
I know all the answers
I don't know anything
I have some answers
What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?
loving family
being very rich
hard work and bad treatment
all of the above
What is the meaning of the allusion: I sent an SOS, but no one came.
There was an emergency, and I needed help immediately!
I like the alphabet.
I like Alfredo Sauce.
There wasn't anyone else there.
What is the meaning of the allusion: She's a decent swimmer, but she's not Ariel.
She hates the water.
She is an okay swimmer.
She is a fish.
She has red hair.
Which myth means a tragic weakness?
The Midas Touch
Herculean
Cupid's Arrow
Achille's Heel
Titan
Which myth means success and good fortune?
The Midas Touch
Herculean
Cupid's Arrow
Achille's Heel
Titan
Every business he opens makes loads of money! He's very rich. He must have ____________.
The Midas Touch
Herculean
Cupid's Arrow
Achille's Heel
Titans
Which word matches with Herculean Effort?
strength
huge
love
weakness
success
Which word matches with Achille's Heel?
strength
huge
love
weakness
success
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
In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption 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 portion
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.
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
What is the definition of allusion?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words
A reference to something or someone outside of the text
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
Something that stands for or represents something else
Why do authors use allusions?
To make meaningful connections between text and reader
To provide meaningful connections to the plot, characters, and setting
To engage readers in the text
All of these
Which of the following is NOT an allusion?
She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
His love of cupcakes was his Achilles' heel during track season.
We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog we ever had.
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinocchio.
What kind of allusion is in the image?
Greek mythology
Biblical
historical
literary
What is the definition of 'allusion'?
a reference within a work to something famous outside it, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture
A reference to something in a non-fiction text
A type of figurative language
A magic trick in literature
What type of allusion is the following example:
My diet was going well until the new chocolate store went in down the street, chocolate is my Achilles’ heel.
Religious
literature or mythology
Historical
Magical
What type of allusion is the following example:
The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.
Religious
literature or mythological
Historical
Magical
What type of allusion is the following example:
Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.
Religious
Literature or Mythological
Historical
None of the above
“Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.” Is this an allusion?
Yes
No
What mythological image is an allusion for this logo?
This foolish King loved gold so much that the god Dionysus rewarded him with the ability to turn everything he touched to gold.
This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory, Nike, drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.
Hermes’s winged feet help him deliver messages.
The winged shoe represents the Greek Hermes [Roman Mercury] who wore winged shoes that gave him speed to help him perform his duties.
What is the mythological allusion this logo references?
This is Aphrodite’s (the goddess of beauty and love) symbol.
This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.
Twin tailed sirens who were dangerous sea creatures known for their beauty and melodious music. They lured seamen and sailors into death.
This Roman name for the goddess of beauty is perfect for representing a beauty product for women.
The definition of a Religious allusion is:
A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.
An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.
An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.
An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.
The definition of a Mythological allusion is:
A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.
An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.
An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.
An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.
The definition of a Historical allusion is:
A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.
An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.
An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.
An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.
The definition of a Literature allusion is:
A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.
An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.
An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.
An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!
His brother is unintelligent
His brother works hard
His brother is intelligent
His brother is lazy
My dog is acting like Jekyll and Hyde.
literature/mythology
religious
historical
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
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
What is this meme an allusion to?
The 1950's
Friday
Felicia Day
my cousin Felicia
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
"Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)"
what is the term for the phrase in red text?
Kendrick Lamar- DNA
"I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird"
what is the term for the text in red-
personification
simile
allusion
hyperbole
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Look, I’m no Mother Teresa. I’ve made my mistakes, but I’m trying.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
You don’t have to be William Shakespeare to write poetry.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Stay for a while! You're not Cinderella anyways.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
I hope my Prince Charming will come soon!
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
She turned the other cheek after she was cheated out of a promotion.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Hannah had a smile rivaled only by that of Monalisa.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Some people are calling me the Tiger Woods of miniature golf.
Literary
Biblical
Cultural
Historical
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Our city needs a real-life Batman.
Literary
Biblical
Cultural
Historical
