Which of the following sentences contains an allusion?, The field was green and full of flowers., She was so happy she felt like she was floating on air., I was surprised his nose didn’t grow like Pinocchio’s., He ran as fast as a cheetah., What is the definition of an "allusion"?, A direct comparison using "like" or "as.", An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis., A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance., Giving human characteristics to non-human objects., "He was a real Romeo with the ladies." This sentence refers to a character from which author's work?, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, J.K. Rowling, If a teacher says, "Don't be a Scrooge!" to a student, what is the teacher implying?, The student is being very funny., The student is being mean or stingy., The student is very smart., The student is hardworking., Which type of allusion is used in this sentence: "He has the Midas touch; every business he starts becomes a success."?, Biblical Allusion, Historical Allusion, Mythological Allusion, Pop Culture Allusion, "It rained so hard, I thought we’d have to build an ark." This is an allusion to which story?, The Odyssey, Noah’s Ark from the Bible, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Titanic, What does it mean if someone is described as having an "Achilles' heel"?, They are a very fast runner., They have a single, fatal weakness despite overall strength., They are extremely brave in battle., They have a physical injury on their foot., When someone says, "I'm surprised his nose didn't grow," they are making an allusion to Pinocchio. What does this imply?, The person is growing up, The person is curious, The person is telling a lie., The person is very small, Identifying the source: "The rise of the new company was a true Cinderella story." What does this allusion mean?, The company failed quickly, The company went from poverty/obscurity to great success., The company sells shoes., The company is managed by a woman., Why do authors use allusions in literature?, To make the text longer, To confuse the reader, To simplify complex ideas by linking them to well-known stories or facts., To avoid using metaphors.
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