Allusion Practice

Allusion Watch the video and then complete the exercises below. 1. An allusion refers to something outside the literary work. True False 2. What is a valid reason for using allusion? It impresses the reader with the author’s knowledge. It deepens the reader's understanding by providing familiar context. It makes a work longer by trying to trick the reader. It frustrates the reader. 3. In which of the following examples did the author use allusion? The rain kept tapping on my shoulder. She is quiet as a mouse. He is like the Hulk when he gets angry. The stars shivered when the wind howled. 4. Which of the following examples contains an allusion? He was a tragic hero, just like Odysseus. The aroma of freshly cut roses drifted across the room. I have run a million miles today. The morning is a blank canvas, waiting for me to paint a new day. 5. In which of the following examples does the author use an allusion? The aroma of grandma's chicken soup filled the room with warmth. The stars blinked at me from above. I'm as hungry as a horse. That girl is so strong, I think she might be from the planet Krypton. 6. Which of the following is NOT an example of an allusion? She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden. He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's. His wife was his Achilles' heel. We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever. 7. Which of the following is NOT an example of an allusion? The rock was so heavy even Hercules would have a hard time moving it. For those on a strict, weight-loss diet, desserts become a forbidden fruit. During the war, the soldier won a medal. The letter was as poetic as if Shakespeare himself had written it. 8. Nancy has been doing really well on her diet, but chocolate is her Achilles’ heel.What is this allusion saying about Nancy's relationship with chocolate? This is alluding to how Achilles' heel was his weakness and his undoing. Chocolate is Nancy's weakness which messes up her diet. This is alluding to how Achilles hated how ugly his feet were. Nancy must hate chocolate. This is alluding to Achilles' allergy to chocolate. Chocolate must make Nancy sick. 9. Jack is the Tom Brady of our team as his record is impeccable.What is this allusion saying about Jack? That he is too old to play That he is the greatest player on the team That he is about to lose the game 10. Charles cannot get Karen off of his mind; he has been struck by Cupid's arrow.What is the allusion saying about Charles? He is in love He is heartbroken He is lonely