Tone, Meaning, and Effect of Allusion

  • 9th Grade,
  • 10th Grade
Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 8157 | Total Attempts: 9,567,281
| Attempts: 11 | Questions: 15 | Updated: Jan 5, 2026
Please wait...
Question 1 / 16
🏆 Rank #-- ▾
Score 0/100
1. What tone does the allusion “He carried the weight of the world” create?

Explanation

This phrase suggests heavy responsibility and emotional burden.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Tone, Meaning, And Effect Of Allusion - Quiz

Allusions can subtly influence tone and reader response. In this allusion tone effect quiz, you’ll explore how references shape mood, emphasis, and meaning within a text. You’ll analyze examples to determine how an allusion adds humor, seriousness, or authority, and explain its overall effect. Each question strengthens your ability to... see moreconnect figurative language choices with author intent and emotional impact. see less

2.
You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.
2. “She’s no Cinderella, but she works hard.” suggests which of the following:

Explanation

It contrasts fairy-tale rescue with realistic effort.

Submit
3. “They built their own Tower of Babel in that group project.” implies which of the following:

Explanation

The Biblical Tower of Babel alludes to confusion and broken communication.

Submit
4. “He’s a real Scrooge before his morning coffee.” adds a tone of:

Explanation

It humorously compares him to Ebenezer Scrooge (grumpy, stingy).

Submit
5. “Her ideas were Trojan horses.” means which of the following:

Explanation

Like the myth, the “gift” hides something significant inside.

Submit
6. An author’s choice of allusion can reveal their attitude toward a character or situation.

Explanation

Referring to someone as a “Judas” vs. a “Good Samaritan” clearly shows attitude.

Submit
7. “She followed the rabbit down the hole again” implies which of the following:

Explanation

It alludes to Alice in Wonderland and her strange adventures.

Submit
8. “He waited for a miracle like Moses at the Red Sea.” suggests:

Explanation

This sentence alludes to the Biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea, which was a miraculous and impossible event. It suggests that he was waiting for something amazing or extraordinary to happen, not something ordinary or related to water.

Submit
9. “The classroom turned into Lord of the Flies when the teacher left.” implies:

Explanation

The novel Lord of the Flies is about boys becoming savage without authority.

Submit
10. “She was his Helen of Troy.” most strongly suggests:

Explanation

Helen of Troy was famous for her beauty, which led to a major war. The sentence suggests she was very beautiful and powerful enough to cause conflict or trouble.

Submit
11. “He tried to play Cupid for his friends.” means:

Explanation

Cupid is the Roman god of love. “Playing Cupid” means trying to help people fall in love or start romantic relationships.

Submit
12. “They treated the rule book like it was just another Instagram story.” This allusion to social media suggests which of the following:

Explanation

Instagram stories are temporary and often quickly skipped.

Submit
13. Overall, why might an author choose to use allusions instead of explaining everything directly?

Explanation

Allusions allow authors to add depth and meaning by connecting ideas to familiar stories, people, or events, without lengthy explanations.

Submit
14. Allusion helps an author create ________ by connecting to shared cultural meaning.

Explanation

Allusions add layers of meaning and feeling.

Submit
15. Match the allusion with its main effect on tone:

Explanation

Waterloo = defeat, Juliet = romantic/tragic love, Pandora’s box = unleashed trouble.

Submit
×
Saved
Thank you for your feedback!
View My Results
Cancel
  • All
    All (15)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
What tone does the allusion “He carried the weight of the world”...
“She’s no Cinderella, but she works hard.” suggests which of the...
“They built their own Tower of Babel in that group project.”...
“He’s a real Scrooge before his morning coffee.” adds a tone of:
“Her ideas were Trojan horses.” means which of the following:
An author’s choice of allusion can reveal their attitude toward a...
“She followed the rabbit down the hole again” implies which of the...
“He waited for a miracle like Moses at the Red Sea.” suggests:
“The classroom turned into Lord of the Flies when the teacher...
“She was his Helen of Troy.” most strongly suggests:
“He tried to play Cupid for his friends.” means:
“They treated the rule book like it was just another Instagram...
Overall, why might an author choose to use allusions instead of...
Allusion helps an author create ________ by connecting to shared...
Match the allusion with its main effect on tone:
Alert!