Grade 7 Quiz Interpreting Figures of Speech (Literary, Biblical, and Mythological Allusions) in Context – L.7.5.A

The standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5.A delves into the understanding of figures of speech, notably allusions which are brief and indirect references to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary, biblical, or mythological significance that are not elaborated on. Grasping the meaning of allusions requires knowledge outside the text and the capability to relate it to the context in which it’s presented.