Allusion and Synecdoche Quiz

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.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Synecdoche is defined as....

• A figure of speech in which a part is used to 

  signify the whole.

• When we hint at something and expect the other person to understand what we are referencing. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When a pilot says, "Wheels up in 20," to the flight attendant, he is referencing to the...

• Car

• Bus

• Plane

• Train

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Having moves like Jagger means...

• Your dance moves could use some work.

• You are a ballet dancer.

• You don't dance.

• You are a really great dancer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

When a Sargent says, "I need all boots on the ground." He is referring to his...

• Boots

• Soldiers

• Tanks

• Planes

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When someone tells you to "Just keep swimming," they are saying...

• Keep trying, don't give up

• Keep swimming

• Get some exercise

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

If I said, "I could really use another hand," I mean...

• I need a third hand

• I could use some help

• I lost one of my hands

• I'm juggling

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

• His brother is unintelligent

• His brother works hard

• His brother is intelligent

• His brother is lazy

What is the common allusion for Goofy?

• to be a coward

• to be silly

• to be mean

• all of the above

When I tell you that I need your eyes and ears, I mean...

• I would like you to donate your eyes and ears.

• I can't see you

• I need your attention

• I can't hear you

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7