Words to Watch lessons 1-3

The magician’s trick was so convincing that it created an _______ of reality.

• allusion

• illusion

• delusional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

His belief that he could fly was clearly a _______ of his mind.

• delusional

• delusion

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The poet made an _______ to ancient mythology in her latest work.

• illusion

• allusion

• delusional

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

She was so caught up in her fantasies that her friends worried she was becoming _______.

• illusion

• allusion

• delusional

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The vibrant colors in the painting created an _______ that made the scene seem alive.

• allusion

• illusion

• delusion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

His insistence that he was a famous movie star was a clear _______.

• delusion

• allusion

• illusion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In her speech, she made an _______ to the struggles faced by women throughout history.

• illusion

• delusion

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The fog created an _______ that made the street look like it ended abruptly.

• illusion

• mirage

• vision

• apparition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

His views on politics were so extreme that many considered him _______.

• delusional

• moderate

• indifferent

• apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The author's use of a historical _______ added depth to the novel.

• allusion

• illusion

• reference

• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4