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A quiz about one of the wonders of English literary devices - Allusion

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Identify what type of Allusion are the following terms from.Pandora’s Box,Odyssey,Achilles heel
Biblical
Literary
Mythological
Historical
2
Is the following an example of Allusion? "You are a Solomon when it comes to making decisions"
No
Yes
3
What is the purpose of an Allusion?
To give the reader a sense of suspense
To further describe a character
To help the reader visualize a mental picture of the content
To compare ideas
4
"This place is like the Garden of Eden". Is this an example of Allusion?
No
Yes
5
Identify which one of these phrases is an example of allusion
Many states have laws that protect the poor.
"The boy ran the race and won.
Don't be a Scrooge!
Potato chips are the best snack in the world.
6
What is an Allusion?
An Epilogue
A Metaphor
A Reference to something well known
A Brief Anecdote
7
Identify what type of Allusion are the following terms from. Judas,Solomon,Jesus
Literary Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Biblical Allusion
Historical Allusion
8
What is NOT a type of Allusion?
Historical Allusion
Mathematical allusion
Biblical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
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Which is the allusion?
I am really good at writing formal essays
Potato chips are my Achilles Heel.
Foreshadowing is a literary device.
TC Williams is the best school in the world.