English Language Arts Grade 7 45 min

Identify the source of allusions

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When the new software was released, it opened a Pandora's box of problems. What is the source of this allusion?

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He was a Good Samaritan for helping the stranded driver. What is the source of this allusion?

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She felt like she was in a Catch-22 situation with her job offers. What is the source of this allusion?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
His new phone was his Achilles' heel; he couldn't put it down. What is the source?
0.Mythology
1.Bible
2.History
3.Literature
Easy
The team's star player returned like the prodigal son. What is the source?
0.History
1.Bible
2.Mythology
3.Literature
Easy
Her romance was like Romeo and Juliet, full of drama. What is the source?
0.Mythology
1.History
2.Literature
3.Bible

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