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WorksheetsAnalogies and Allusions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
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
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Louanne's Ice Cream Parlor has the best dessert short of ambrosia!
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
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
Name the type of allusion:
Your backyard is so green and lush, it's practically the Garden of Eden!
Mythological
Biblical
Historical
Literary
Name the type of allusion:
He is such a liar, I'm surprised his nose isn't growing.
Peter Pan
Lion King
Pinocchio
Finding Nemo
Name the type of allusion:
Kim Kardashian wears so much make-up she should change her name to "Barbie."
Biblical
Popular Culture
Mythological
Literary
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 Ruth 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
What Kind of Allusion Do We See?
"'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
But you were everything to me..." Taylor Swift's "Love Story"
Biblical Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
What Kind of Allusion Do We See?
There is a civil war going on in my family over where we should go for vacation.
Biblical Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
