
Allusion
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about allusions?
allusions are written in quotation marks
allusions are always started as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'
allusions are indicated references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure
all of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors use allusions? Choose all that apply.
To add hypocrisy, lies, and coincidences
to establish a connection between the text and the reference.
To confuse the reader
To simplify complex ideas and emotions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Most academic literature alludes to the following:
The Bible, Mythology, and Presidents
Religion, Shakespeare, and Mythology
The Torah, The NFL, and Mythology
Mythology, Superheros, and Langston Hughes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Allusions are always figurative, not literal.
true
false
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following are not examples of allusions? Choose all that apply.
The temptation was too much for her to handle; she bit the apple.
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow.
I dressed up like Adam Sandler for Halloween.
The Patriots have won six Super Bowls.
Answer explanation
These are literal references. Allusions must be figurative references.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
All of these examples are allusions EXCEPT:
He analyzed the situation as if he were Freud himself.
Her overreaction was worse than the Covid toilet paper fiasco.
If you do not clean your room, I will turn your coach into a pumpkin.
She cried a river of tears.
Answer explanation
She cried a river of tears is just a metaphor. If a specific river was used, then it would be considered an allusion.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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