Allusions

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English
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4th Grade
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23 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
his wife was his Achille's heel
he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's
she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
To come back after destruction or defeat
To surprise an opponent
To think optimistically
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read the source of the allusion.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
I know I'm playing Cupid, but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together.
trying to make people fall in love
sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view
saying kind and pleasant things about people
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read the source of the allusion.
In Greek mythology, the gods send Pandora a box and tell her never to open it. Out of curiosity, Pandora opens it. The box is filled with evils that are let loose into the world.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Buying that beat-up old car was like opening Pandora's box.
a fun or interesting project
a source of many problems
a window into the past
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Herculean task?
Something you must do
Something very difficult to do
Something you don't feel like doing
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
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