Allusion

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

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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

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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

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

Allusions are always figurative, not literal.

• true

• false

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.

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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

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What is the primary purpose of this allusion?

• to provide meaningful connections between texts

• To create suspense and drama

• to give more insight to the character

• to add humor

Allusion or Not an Allusion?

• Allusion

• Not an allusion

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Allusion or Not an Allusion?

• Not an allsion

• Allusion

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