Allusion Tone Effect Quiz

1. What tone does the allusion “He carried the weight of the world” create?

Silly and playful

Serious and emotional

Calm and relaxed

Cold and scientific

This phrase suggests heavy responsibility and emotional burden.

Explanation

This phrase suggests heavy responsibility and emotional burden.

2. “She’s no Cinderella, but she works hard.” suggests which of the following:

She lives in a fairy tale.

She is lazy and spoiled.

She doesn’t have magical help but still works hard.

She hates cleaning.

It contrasts fairy-tale rescue with realistic effort.

Explanation

It contrasts fairy-tale rescue with realistic effort.

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

Horror and fear

Humor and light teasing

Deep sadness

Formal respect

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

Explanation

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

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

They were simple and weak.

They were obviously dangerous.

They seemed harmless but carried something powerful or surprising.

They were boring and long.

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

She is literally chasing animals.

She is going to sleep.

She is entering another confusing or strange situation out of curiosity.

She is practicing for a play.

It alludes to Alice in Wonderland and her strange adventures.

Explanation

It alludes to Alice in Wonderland and her strange adventures.

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

He expected an ordinary event.

He was waiting for something impossible or amazing to happen.

He was afraid of water.

He wanted to go swimming.

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.

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.

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

The class was quiet and focused.

The students became wild and out of control.

The students acted like adults.

The students left early.

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

Explanation

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

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

She was a skilled warrior.

She was the cause of a long trip.

She was extremely beautiful and could cause conflict.

She was a good cook.

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.

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.

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

He tried to start fights.

He tried to match people up romantically.

He tried to sell arrows.

He tried to run away.

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

Explanation

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

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

Serious respect

Deep fear

They ignored it or didn’t take it seriously.

They read it carefully.

Instagram stories are temporary and often quickly skipped.

Explanation

Instagram stories are temporary and often quickly skipped.

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

To add richness and invite readers to make connections

To make the story longer without adding meaning

To avoid using real details

To hide the theme completely

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

Explanation

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

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

Perfect teamwork and unity

Total silence

Confusion and people not understanding each other

A real tower

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

Explanation

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

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

Waterloo

Juliet

Pandora's box

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

Explanation

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

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Tone, Meaning, and Effect of Allusion

1. What tone does the allusion “He carried the weight of the world” create?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. “She’s no Cinderella, but she works hard.” suggests which of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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