Finding Allusion Worksheet
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An allusion is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a
person, place, thing, literature, or art.
DIRECTIONS: Match the sentence with the famous piece of
literature to which it alludes.
From Alice in Wonderland
From the Bible
From Harry Potter
1. He was very kind and had the patience of Job.
_________________________________________
2. I finally got my own wizard wand, so I’m no longer a muggle.
_________________________________________
3. The movie become curiouser and curiouser as I watched.
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Fill in the Allusion
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DIRECTIONS: Fill in the phrase with the word that makes an
allusion.
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Leaning Tower
White House
1. It may be gloomy and rainy today, but the _______ will come
out tomorrow.
2. John’s house is big, but it is no __________________.
3. Our stack of building blocks start to fall like the
_________________ of Pisa until they hit the floor.
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Allusions in Everyday Life
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An allusion is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a
person, place, thing, literature, or art.
DIRECTIONS: Fill in the world that completes these business
slogans or products. These company names or logos use allusions.
It
Coffee
Midas
1. Trust the ________ Touch
This business fixes cars. It actually draws its name from a Greek
story where a king received the power to change anything he
touched to gold.
2. Just Do _________!
Nike is both a shoe company and the Greek goddess of Victory.
3. Starbucks __________
The logo of Starbucks is actually a siren, which were creatues of
the sea
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Define the Allusion
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An allusion is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a
person, place, thing, literature, or art.
DIRECTIONS: Find the word or phrase that indicates an allusion
and describe what it references.
1. I know how to write poetry, but I am no Shakespeare.
Allusion: ________________________________
Explain Reference: _____________________________
2. The music soared like Amelia Earhart over the crowd of
listeners.
Allusion: _______________________________
Explain Reference: ___________________________
3. The lady was draped in fancy dress and covered in jewels as if
she was Queen Elizabeth herself.
Allusion: ______________________________
Explain Reference: _________________________-
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Allusion Task
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An allusion is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a
person, place, thing, literature, or art.
DIRECTIONS: Look for allusions in your life and reading. Write
them down in the correct category. Write down where you found it
and what it references. For instance, if your friend says “We aren’t
in Kansas anymore,” write down your friend, what your friend
quoted, and what it means.
Book:
Title of Book / Author: ____________________
Allusion: ________________________________
What it means: _________________________
Movie:
Title of Movie / Author: _______________________
Allusion: ______________________________________
What it means: _________________________________
Something a friend says:
Friend: _______________________________
Allusion: _______________________________
What it means: ____________________________
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Allusion Worksheets Key
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Finding Allusion:
1. From the Bible ; 2. From Harry Potter; 3. From Alice in Wonderland
Fill in the Allusion:
1. Sun ; 2. White House ; 3. Leaning Tower
Allusion in Everyday Life:
1. Midas ; 2. It ; 3. Coffee
Define the Allusion:
1. Allusion: Shakespeare / Explanation: Shakespeare was a famous playwright
known for his poetry and plays.
2. Allusion: Amelia Earhart / Explanation: Earhart is known as the first woman
pilot to fly alone over and across the Atlantic Ocean
3. Allusion: Queen Elizabeth / Explanation: Queen Elizabeth was the Queen of
Britain during the Renaissance and is usually depicted in expansive and lavish
dresses and jewels.
Allusion Task
Answers may vary between students
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