Quiz on Allusions

What is an allusion?

• A direct statement about a person or event

• A brief, indirect reference to a person, place, or event

• A detailed description of a fictional character

• A type of metaphor used in poetry

Which of the following is a characteristic of an allusion?

• It is a detailed explanation

• It is a hint in the writing

• It is a direct quote

• It is a fictional story

What are common sources of allusions?

• Scientific theories

• Historical documents

• Literary classics and popular culture

• Mathematical equations

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• My dog is friendly and sometimes mean

• My dog is as loyal as a soldier

• Sometimes my dog is Dr. Jekyll, but other times he can be Mr. Hyde

• My dog is the best in the world

What does the word "clarify" mean?

• To make meaning more transparent and easy to understand

• To make something more confusing

• To add more details to a story

• To change the subject

Which of the following is an example of using the word "clarify"?

• I need to clarify my schedule for next week.

• I need to complicate the instructions.

• I need to confuse the directions.

• I need to mix up the answers.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of clarifying?

• Explain

• Complicate

• Simplify

• Define

What is the definition of "perspective"?

• A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; point of view.

• A detailed description of an event.

• A random thought or idea.

• A scientific theory.

Which of the following is an example of a non-example of perspective?

• Confusion

• Understanding

• Insight

• Clarity

What do we get if a character tells a story from the first-person point of view?

• The perspective of that character only

• The perspective of all characters

• A historical perspective

• A scientific perspective