Analogies and Allusion

He is such a liar, I'm surprised his nose isn't growing.

• Peter Pan

• Lion King

• Pinocchio

• Finding Nemo

Cat is to Mouse as

Spider is to _______

• Dog

• Rat

• Fly

• Lizard

Hungry is to Eat as

Thirsty is to _______

• Food

• Water

• Drink

• Cola

Fireplace is to Bricks as a

Book is to _______________

• Heat

• Read

• Pages

• Shelves

What is the main similarity between analogies and allusions?

• Both use direct comparisons

• Both involve indirect references

• Both are exclusive to poetry

• Both are types of metaphors

Which of the following is NOT an example of an analogy?

• "Time is a thief."

• "She danced like there was no tomorrow."

• "He is as brave as a lion."

• "The world is a stage.

Identify the analogy in the following sentence: "The classroom was a beehive of activity."

• 
  Beehive
  

• The classroom

• Activity

• Was

Martin Luther King, Jr. used the phrase “Five score years ago” in his “I Have a Dream” speech. King did not say it was from Lincoln, which originally began with “Four score and seven years ago," so it must be what?

• This is an example of an analogy

• This is an indirect reference, so it's an allusion

From Grandpa: "Life is like a winding river, kiddo. Sometimes the current is gentle, and you can float along peacefully. Other times, it takes unexpected turns, and you have to navigate through the rapids. Just remember, even when the waters get rough, you're the captain of your own boat. Hold onto your dreams like the oar, and you'll steer through any storm that comes your way."

• This is an analogy

• This is an allusion

Which of the following sentences contains an analogy?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• The leaves whispered in the wind.

• She has a heart of gold.