Analogy vs 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

What is an analogy?

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• A reference to a well-known story, event, or person

• A type of metaphor

• A form of hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Life is a journey.

How does an analogy differ from a metaphor?

• An analogy is a direct comparison, while a metaphor is indirect.

• An analogy explains a concept by comparing it to something familiar, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

• An analogy is a type of simile, while a metaphor is not.

• An analogy uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.

Identify the analogy in the following sentence: 'Just as a sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer.'

• Sword:Warrior::Pen:Writer

• Sword is to warrior as pen is to paper

• Sword and pen are both tools

• Warrior and writer are both professions

What is the purpose of using allusions in literature?

• To create a deeper understanding by referencing something familiar

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed description

• To introduce new characters

Which sentence contains an analogy?

• Her voice was music to his ears.

• He was a Good Samaritan.

• The world is a stage.

• The heart is like a pump.

What is the main difference between an analogy and an allusion?

• An analogy compares two things, while an allusion references something else.

• An analogy is a type of allusion.

• An allusion is a type of analogy.

• They are the same.

Which of the following best describes an allusion?

• A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

• A detailed comparison between two unlike things

• A direct statement about a character

• A long narrative about a historical event

In the sentence 'He met his Waterloo,' what literary device is being used?

• Allusion

• Analogy

• Metaphor

• Simile