a text making a reference to another work or being

What is the impact of the allusion to the Roman God Mercury in the text?

Mercury delivers urgent messages, similar to the invitation.

How does imagery impact the reader?

It helps readers visualize and creates a mood.

Making an assumption without it being actually mentioned

Which quote uses an allusion?

"He was a real Romeo with the ladies."

Interpret the simile.

The children were loud and excited.

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1
An allusion is...
giving non-human human-like characteristics
a text making a reference to another work or being
comparing two things with like or as
extreme exaggeration
2
Which perspective does the narrator use "I" and show emotion?
3rd person subjective
1st person subjective
3rd person objective
1st person objective
3
What is the impact of the allusion to the Roman God Mercury in the text?
Mercury is used to compare to a thermometer.
Mercury delivers urgent messages, similar to the invitation.
All of the above
Mercury is a god, like Ichabod.
4
How does imagery impact the reader?
The reader can infer what might happen in future events.
The repetition of the sound is soothing.
The tone is unemotional, causing a disconnect with reader.
It helps readers visualize and creates a mood.
5
What does a subjective point of view include?
opinions
inferences
all of the above
facts
6
An example of an allusion in the story is to -
Greek Mythology
Spongebob
The Bible
Both A and B
7
What can be inferred when Brom Bones smiles and seems to know about what happened to Ichabod?
Pumpkin Spice lattes make Brom happy.
Brom had a crush on Ichabod.
Brom current has Ichabod tied up.
Brom is the Headless Horseman.
8
"I could not care less about this" is from which point of view?
fourth
second
third
first
9
An inference is...
Comparing two things using like or as
Making an assumption without it being actually mentioned
Extreme exaggeration
Connecting text to another text
10
Which quote uses an allusion?
"Spilled salt courts evil."
"He was a real Romeo with the ladies."
"Friday the 13th is regarded as an unlucky day."
11
What does the author hope readers will infer from the following:
Ichabod is the headless horseman
Ichabod left town
Ichabod died
The horse killed Ichabod
12
What is the overall mood of the story?
joyful
exciting
scary
suspenseful
13
What is the tone:
serious
mysterious
scary
humorous
14
What can be inferred:
Brom is smart.
Brom is kind.
Brom is weak.
Brom is strong.
15
What is "something passes along the hollow like a midnight blast" an example of?
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
16
What is tone in a story?
narrator's attitude
reader's feelings
visual
actions
17
What is the impact of the imagery:
describing Brom Bones
describing Ichabod Crane
describing the conflict
describing the seeting
18
Which of the following is the best theme for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?"
Don't be selfish.
Singing master is a stupid title.
Licking door knobs is illegal on other planets.
Selfishness can backfire.
19
Interpret the simile.
There's a bee's nest near.
The children were loud and excited.
Ichabod yells at children
The kids are quiet.
20
Imagery can...
all of the above
help readers visualize
describe how a character looks
make a picture in your mind

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