The reason that allusions are important is because they...

Provide a quick point of reference for anyone who understands them

Which of the following is NOT an allusion?

The ghost drifted slowly in a spooky waltz across the ballroom floor.

Which of the following is an allusion?

Her choice to read her friend's diary opened a Pandora's box of problems.

The four types of allusions are. . .

Mythological, Literary, Historical, Biblical/Religious

A reference in literature to a well-known person, event, place, or phrase

Which of the following is an allusion?

Seeing his mistake, he sarcastically muttered, "Nice work, Einstein!"

Which of the following is NOT an allusion?

Abraham Lincoln was an important figure in the American Civil War.

What does the following allusion mean? "She was so tired, she felt like she could sleep for 1,000 years."

Reference to Sleeping Beauty and Rip Van Winkle, who slept for a long time.

Which of the following is an allusion?

He thought that she was the fairest of them all.

What does the following allusion mean? "She was as jealous as Hera."

An indirect reference to Hera, a Greek goddess who was notoriously jealous.

What does the following allusion mean? "He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders."

Refers to Atlas, Titan who held up the Earth and Heavens, in mythology.

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1
The reason that allusions are important is because they...
Provide structure to otherwise vague plot schemes in short stories
Your teacher said so and she is extremely intelligent
Save kittens from trees and small children from burning orphanages
Provide a quick point of reference for anyone who understands them
2
"Mom reminds me of Cinderella because she worked as a maid before marrying my dad, the millionaire who owns Prince Inc.
Fact
Direct Reference
Allusion
Retelling a Story
3
Which of the following is NOT an allusion?
He's such a Romeo--he thinks every girl would want to date him.
Losing his job made him act like a total Scrooge.
He lied so much, his nose started to grow.
The ghost drifted slowly in a spooky waltz across the ballroom floor.
4
Which of the following is an allusion?
Her choice to read her friend's diary opened a Pandora's box of problems.
Cher is still one of her favorite musicians.
She thought she found an oasis, but it was only a mirage.
They wanted to throw the best party ever!
5
It's no surprise the building collapsed--it was a house of straw.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
6
Her gaze could turn a man to stone.
Literary Allusion
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
7
The four types of allusions are. . .
Mythological, Fictional, Historical, Biblical/Religious
Mythological, Literary, Historical, Universal
Mythological, Literary, Historical, Biblical/Religious
Magical, Literary, Historical, Universal
8
What is an allusion?
Something often viewed incorrectly by the viewer.
A reference in literature to a well-known person, event, place, or phrase
a form of wordplay between similar-sounding words
words that involve one of the five senses
9
Which of the following is an allusion?
The new restaurant on the moon has no atmosphere.
How does a penguin build a house? It glues it together.
Please don't call me later, call me Sally.
Seeing his mistake, he sarcastically muttered, "Nice work, Einstein!"
10
Which of the following is NOT an allusion?
Music was his Achilles' heel.
Abraham Lincoln was an important figure in the American Civil War.
The guard dog was as menacing as Cerberus himself!
The pressure of the choice hung over her like the sword of Damocles.
11
What does the following allusion mean? "She was so tired, she felt like she could sleep for 1,000 years."
It's a reference to Snow White, who slept after eating the poisoned apple.
Reference to Sleeping Beauty and Rip Van Winkle, who slept for a long time.
Reference to Rapunzel, who spent a lot of time sleeping in her tower.
It's not an allusion.
12
They wanted to go to Paris, France for their honeymoon because it is known as the "City of Love."
Fact
Allusion
Direct Reference
Illusion
13
Their Trojan Horse of a gift contained a hidden camera for spying on the young couple.
Illusion
Allusion
Direct Reference
Fact
14
Love of money is the root of all evil.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
Historical Allusion
15
The magician appeared to cut his assistant in half.
Illusion
Direct Reference
Allusion
Fact
16
Due to the violence, it became another night of broken glass.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Historical Allusion
Literary Allusion
17
Which of the following is an allusion?
Bakers make excellent breadwinners.
They were as cool as cucumbers.
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
He thought that she was the fairest of them all.
18
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important figure in the Civil Rights movement.
Direct Reference
Fact
Illusion
Allusion
19
What does the following allusion mean? "She was as jealous as Hera."
It's not an allusion.
It's a reference to Wicked Witches, who are always jealous of princesses.
It's a reference to Hercules.
An indirect reference to Hera, a Greek goddess who was notoriously jealous.
20
What does the following allusion mean? "He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders."
It's not an allusion.
Refers to Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the US.
Refers to King Arthur of legend, because he had a lot of responsibilities.
Refers to Atlas, Titan who held up the Earth and Heavens, in mythology.

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Allusions PT

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Questions 20

Answers

1
The reason that allusions are important is because they...
Provide structure to otherwise vague plot schemes in short stories
Your teacher said so and she is extremely intelligent
Save kittens from trees and small children from burning orphanages
Provide a quick point of reference for anyone who understands them
2
"Mom reminds me of Cinderella because she worked as a maid before marrying my dad, the millionaire who owns Prince Inc.
Fact
Direct Reference
Allusion
Retelling a Story
3
Which of the following is NOT an allusion?
He's such a Romeo--he thinks every girl would want to date him.
Losing his job made him act like a total Scrooge.
He lied so much, his nose started to grow.
The ghost drifted slowly in a spooky waltz across the ballroom floor.
4
Which of the following is an allusion?
Her choice to read her friend's diary opened a Pandora's box of problems.
Cher is still one of her favorite musicians.
She thought she found an oasis, but it was only a mirage.
They wanted to throw the best party ever!
5
It's no surprise the building collapsed--it was a house of straw.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
6
Her gaze could turn a man to stone.
Literary Allusion
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Historical Allusion
Mythological Allusion
7
The four types of allusions are. . .
Mythological, Fictional, Historical, Biblical/Religious
Mythological, Literary, Historical, Universal
Mythological, Literary, Historical, Biblical/Religious
Magical, Literary, Historical, Universal
8
What is an allusion?
Something often viewed incorrectly by the viewer.
A reference in literature to a well-known person, event, place, or phrase
a form of wordplay between similar-sounding words
words that involve one of the five senses
9
Which of the following is an allusion?
The new restaurant on the moon has no atmosphere.
How does a penguin build a house? It glues it together.
Please don't call me later, call me Sally.
Seeing his mistake, he sarcastically muttered, "Nice work, Einstein!"
10
Which of the following is NOT an allusion?
Music was his Achilles' heel.
Abraham Lincoln was an important figure in the American Civil War.
The guard dog was as menacing as Cerberus himself!
The pressure of the choice hung over her like the sword of Damocles.
11
What does the following allusion mean? "She was so tired, she felt like she could sleep for 1,000 years."
It's a reference to Snow White, who slept after eating the poisoned apple.
Reference to Sleeping Beauty and Rip Van Winkle, who slept for a long time.
Reference to Rapunzel, who spent a lot of time sleeping in her tower.
It's not an allusion.
12
They wanted to go to Paris, France for their honeymoon because it is known as the "City of Love."
Fact
Allusion
Direct Reference
Illusion
13
Their Trojan Horse of a gift contained a hidden camera for spying on the young couple.
Illusion
Allusion
Direct Reference
Fact
14
Love of money is the root of all evil.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Literary Allusion
Historical Allusion
15
The magician appeared to cut his assistant in half.
Illusion
Direct Reference
Allusion
Fact
16
Due to the violence, it became another night of broken glass.
Biblical/Religious Allusion
Mythological Allusion
Historical Allusion
Literary Allusion
17
Which of the following is an allusion?
Bakers make excellent breadwinners.
They were as cool as cucumbers.
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
He thought that she was the fairest of them all.
18
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important figure in the Civil Rights movement.
Direct Reference
Fact
Illusion
Allusion
19
What does the following allusion mean? "She was as jealous as Hera."
It's not an allusion.
It's a reference to Wicked Witches, who are always jealous of princesses.
It's a reference to Hercules.
An indirect reference to Hera, a Greek goddess who was notoriously jealous.
20
What does the following allusion mean? "He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders."
It's not an allusion.
Refers to Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the US.
Refers to King Arthur of legend, because he had a lot of responsibilities.
Refers to Atlas, Titan who held up the Earth and Heavens, in mythology.