IXL | Recall the source of an allusion | 11th grade language arts

What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?

As he cast his vote, Tanner felt as if he were crossing the Rubicon.

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What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?

Vijay's Falstaffian nature makes him stand out at a party.

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An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.

The protean nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.

The word protean is an allusion to the sea god Proteus in Greek mythology. Because the sea is constantly changing, to describe something as protean suggests that it is variable or in flux.

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The source of the allusion Falstaffian is Shakespeare.

Sir John Falstaff, a comical character in several of William Shakespeare's plays, is known for his cheerful sociability and sometimes off-color humor.

The allusion Falstaffian means characterized by joviality and enjoyment of food and drink.

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