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Review: Allusions

Authored by Sean Bugg

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 8+ times

Review: Allusions
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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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