Allusions Quiz
Authored by Laurie Frazier
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a literature class, Roxanne mentioned that a character in the book was like Hercules. What literary device is Roxanne using?
A direct statement
A reference to something
A type of metaphor
A form of exaggeration
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an allusion?
The sky is blue.
Omarie is as brave as a lion.
Liyah opened Pandora's box.
The car is fast.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Paul uses an allusion in his essay, what does he assume?
The reader will not understand
The reader will 'get' the reference
The reader needs an explanation
The reader will be confused
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "Pizza is like kryptonite to Ricky," what is the allusion referring to?
Pizza is delicious
Pizza is his weakness
Pizza is his favorite food
Pizza is healthy
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the allusion in the sentence "Charlie has turned out to be a real Romeo"?
A famous actor
A romantic person
A brave warrior
A wise man
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the allusion in "Damani fits in here like a fish out of water"?
Charlie is very comfortable
Charlie is out of place
Charlie is very smart
Charlie is very popular
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Abigail saw Omarie at the party, she whispered to Liyah, "Who is that Adonis?" What does "Adonis" refer to?
A strong person
A handsome person
A wise person
A wealthy person
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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