IXL | Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source

Read the source of the allusion.

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

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

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

characterized by joviality and enjoyment of food and drink

adept at telling stories, often with some embellishment

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Read the source of the allusion.

In the Bible, Daniel accurately translates mysterious writing that appears on a wall, and in doing so, he predicts the death of a king.

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

Investors should have seen the writing on the wall.

a clear indication of how something will turn out

a sign with important technical information

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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.

"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.

Here, Lila alludes to the fairy tale "Cinderella," in which Cinderella must leave the ball before the coach that brought her transforms into a pumpkin. The allusion shows that Lila must depart immediately.

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An allusion references ideas and events from its original source. Look at the underlined part of the source to better understand the meaning of the allusion.

In the Bible, Daniel accurately translates mysterious writing that appears on a wall, and in doing so, he predicts the death of a king.

The allusion the writing on the wall means a clear indication of how something will turn out.

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