Mythological allusions

Allusion is defined as______

• Two lines working as a unit
• A reference to a famous  person, place, or event
• A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
• Words that involve one of the five senses

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In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

• an equal amount

• a tiny bit

• an even split

• the largest portion

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The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.

• sense of smell

• sense of danger

• sense of wonder

• sense of pride

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Name this creature...

• Hydra
• Hechatonchires
• The Fates
• Gorgon

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Speaking in front of a large crowd is my _____________.

• Midas touch
• Herculean
• chronology
• Achilles' heel

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Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort. 

• atlas
• Herculean
• Pandora's box
• martial

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Was a hero in Greek mythology who was renowned for his strength and courage. He is best known for completing his 3 labors for Zeus.

• Perseus

• Athena

• Hercules

• Hera

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It’s raining cats and dogs.

• Mythological Allusion

• Biblical Allusion

• Historical Allusion

• No Allusion

• Literary Allusion

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What is the common allusion for Goofy?

• to be a coward
• to be sinful
• to be silly
• All of the above

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