In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour. What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? Bryce's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
eating something even if you don't like it
criticizing something because you can't have it
disliking something that you find unpleasant
praising something that you admire
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifference to luxury.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Maria was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways.
quirky or unusual
simple and austere
aggressive and belligerent
fancy and luxurious
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Don’t act like a Romeo in front of her!
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Look, I’m no Mother Teresa. I’ve made my mistakes, but I’m trying.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Stay for a while! You're not Cinderella anyways.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
She turned the other cheek after she was cheated out of a promotion.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify what kind of allusion is used in each sentence:
Hannah had a smile rivaled only by that of Monalisa.
Literary
Biblical
Classical
Historical
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