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Types of Allusions

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

2.

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

a)

to be a coward

b)

to be silly

c)

to be mean

d)

all of the above

3.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

4.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.

a)

Not wanting to share

b)

Excited about sharing

c)

Throwing them all away

d)

Counting the M&Ms

5.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

We do serious work in the classroom; it's not a Mickey Mouse Club in here!

a)

We don't keep mice

b)

We don't goof off

c)

We love to eat cheese

d)

We don't like working

6.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Ask me anything; I'm like Google over here.

a)

I can search answers

b)

I know all the answers

c)

I don't know anything

d)

I have some answers

7.

What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?

a)

loving family

b)

being very rich

c)

hard work and bad treatment

d)

all of the above

8.

What is the meaning of the allusion: I sent an SOS, but no one came.

a)

There was an emergency, and I needed help immediately!

b)

I like the alphabet.

c)

I like Alfredo Sauce.

d)

There wasn't anyone else there.

9.

What is the meaning of the allusion: She's a decent swimmer, but she's not Ariel.

a)

She hates the water.

b)

She is an okay swimmer.

c)

She is a fish.

d)

She has red hair.

10.

Which myth means a tragic weakness?

a)

The Midas Touch

b)

Herculean

c)

Cupid's Arrow

d)

Achille's Heel

e)

Titan

11.

Which myth means success and good fortune?

a)

The Midas Touch

b)

Herculean

c)

Cupid's Arrow

d)

Achille's Heel

e)

Titan

12.

Every business he opens makes loads of money! He's very rich. He must have ____________.

a)

The Midas Touch

b)

Herculean

c)

Cupid's Arrow

d)

Achille's Heel

e)

Titans

13.

Which word matches with Herculean Effort?

a)

strength

b)

huge

c)

love

d)

weakness

e)

success

14.

Which word matches with Achille's Heel?

a)

strength

b)

huge

c)

love

d)

weakness

e)

success

15.
Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort. 
a)
atlas
b)
Herculean
c)
Pandora's box
d)
martial
16.

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.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

17.

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.

a)

an equal amount

b)

a tiny bit

c)

an even split

d)

the largest portion

18.

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.

a)

sense of smell

b)

sense of danger

c)

sense of wonder

d)

sense of pride

19.

What is the definition of allusion?

a)

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

b)

A reference to something or someone outside of the text

c)

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

d)

Something that stands for or represents something else

20.

Why do authors use allusions?

a)

To make meaningful connections between text and reader

b)

To provide meaningful connections to the plot, characters, and setting

c)

To engage readers in the text

d)

All of these

21.

Which of the following is NOT an allusion?

a)

She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

b)

His love of cupcakes was his Achilles' heel during track season.

c)

We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog we ever had.

d)

He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinocchio.

22.

What kind of allusion is in the image?

a)

Greek mythology

b)

Biblical

c)

historical

d)

literary

23.

What is the definition of 'allusion'?

a)

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

b)

A reference to something in a non-fiction text

c)

A type of figurative language

d)

A magic trick in literature

24.

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.

a)

Religious

b)

literature or mythology

c)

Historical

d)

Magical

25.

What type of allusion is the following example:

The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden. 

a)

Religious

b)

literature or mythological

c)

Historical

d)

Magical

26.

What type of allusion is the following example:

Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.

a)

Religious

b)

Literature or Mythological

c)

Historical

d)

None of the above

27.

“Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.” Is this an allusion?

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

What mythological image is an allusion for this logo?

a)

This foolish King loved gold so much that the god Dionysus rewarded him with the ability to turn everything he touched to gold.

b)

This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory, Nike, drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

c)

Hermes’s winged feet help him deliver messages.

d)

The winged shoe represents the Greek Hermes [Roman Mercury] who wore winged shoes that gave him speed to help him perform his duties.

29.

What is the mythological allusion this logo references?

a)

This is Aphrodite’s (the goddess of beauty and love) symbol.

b)

This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

c)

Twin tailed sirens who were dangerous sea creatures known for their beauty and melodious music. They lured seamen and sailors into death.

d)

This Roman name for the goddess of beauty is perfect for representing a beauty product for women.

30.

The definition of a Religious allusion is:

a)

A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

b)

An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

c)

An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

d)

An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.

31.

The definition of a Mythological allusion is:

a)

A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

b)

An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

c)

An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

d)

An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.

32.

The definition of a Historical allusion is:

a)

A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

b)

An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

c)

An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

d)

An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.

33.

The definition of a Literature allusion is:

a)

A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

b)

An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

c)

An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

d)

An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.

34.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

35.

My dog is acting like Jekyll and Hyde.

a)

literature/mythology

b)

religious

c)

historical

36.
Her first day of babysitting made Lacy feel like she was trapped in Hades.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
37.
Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
38.
By allowing the baby not to finish eating before leaving the table, the mom opened Pandora’s box and soon was sitting alone at the table. 
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
39.
As we walked through the gate at the zoo, Kacia said, "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!"
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
40.
Last spring I thought it might rain for 40 days and 40 nights.
a)
literary/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
41.

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)

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

b)

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

c)

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

d)

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

42.

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)

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

b)

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

c)

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

d)

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

43.

What is this meme an allusion to?

a)

The 1950's

b)

Friday

c)

Felicia Day

d)

my cousin Felicia

44.

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."?

a)

George Bush

b)

Barack Obama

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

George Washington

45.
What does the allusion of The Three Stooges mean?
a)
Three people can make better decisions than one
b)
you are acting silly or ridiculous
c)
you can't understand what others are saying
d)
All of the above
46.
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
a)
She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
b)
His wife was his Achilles' heel.
c)
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's.
d)
We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
47.
Bruno Mars- That's what I Like
"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?
a)
Allusion
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
48.

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-

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

49.

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.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

50.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


You don’t have to be William Shakespeare to write poetry.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

51.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


Stay for a while! You're not Cinderella anyways.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

52.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


I hope my Prince Charming will come soon!

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

53.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


She turned the other cheek after she was cheated out of a promotion.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

54.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


Hannah had a smile rivaled only by that of Monalisa.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Classical

d)

Historical

55.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


Some people are calling me the Tiger Woods of miniature golf.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Cultural

d)

Historical

56.

Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:


Our city needs a real-life Batman.

a)

Literary

b)

Biblical

c)

Cultural

d)

Historical