Review: Allusions
Authored by Sean Bugg
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the classical allusion in the following sentence: "He met his Waterloo in the final match of the tournament."
Waterloo
Tournament
Match
Final
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which mythological figure is known for having a heel as their only vulnerable spot?
Hercules
Achilles
Zeus
Apollo
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Analyze the literary allusion in the phrase: "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."
It refers to a famous poet.
It suggests someone is a romantic lover.
It indicates someone is a tragic hero.
It implies someone is a warrior.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Recognize the historical allusion in the statement: "She had a Mona Lisa smile."
Mona Lisa
Smile
She
Had
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Interpret the pop culture reference in the sentence: "He was as brave as Harry Potter facing Voldemort."
It means he was very intelligent.
It means he was very brave.
It means he was very magical.
It means he was very scared.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Compare the following allusions: "Pandora's box" and "Trojan horse." What do they have in common?
Both are related to Greek mythology.
Both are related to Roman history.
Both are related to modern technology.
Both are related to ancient literature.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the classical allusion in the phrase: "He has the Midas touch."
Midas
Touch
He
Has
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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