IXL | Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source

Read the source of the allusion.

In the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat is known for his wide, mysterious grin. Although he is friendly, he finds it fun to stir up trouble for Alice.

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

Samuel had a Cheshire-Cat grin on his face, so I knew I had been tricked.

a playful smile

an awkward smile

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Read the source of the allusion.

In the comic books, Kryptonite is a material from Superman's home planet. It is the only thing that can take away the superhero's power.

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

Mom rarely sheds a tear, but sad movies are her Kryptonite.

a source of strength

a source of weakness

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

If anyone can figure out who ate the last cookie, it's Jane. She is quite the Sherlock.

The word Sherlock is an allusion to Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective from popular mystery stories. When you call someone Sherlock, you suggest that person can solve mysteries, just like Sherlock Holmes.

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The meaning of an allusion comes from the ideas and events in its source. Look at the underlined part of the source. It is connected to the allusion's meaning.

In the comic books, Kryptonite is a material from Superman's home planet. It is the only thing that can take away the superhero's power.

The allusion Kryptonite means a source of weakness.

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