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10.69 Classical and Literary Allusions in Context Worksheet

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Skill 10.69: Classical and Literary Allusions in Context Standard ELA.10.69: Grade 10 vocabulary and word study skill focus: Classical and Literary Allusions in Context.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
The committee released a glossy statement full of buzzwords, but it included no plan and no accountability. One member said they sounded like hollow men.
What does the allusion "hollow men" suggest about the statement?
AA group united by loyalty and courage
BPeople who look impressive but feel empty inside
CPeople who speak plainly and act decisively
DDeep, thoughtful leaders with clear plans
Solution & Explanation:"hollow men" alludes to T. S. Eliot’s poem about spiritual emptiness. In the passage, it points to people who look impressive but feel empty inside; clues include it looks impressive but lacks real substance.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
During the strike, Vince sold snacks at triple price outside the factory. He made money, but his friends stopped trusting him, and he lost more than he gained. Someone called him Mother Courage.
What does the allusion "Mother Courage" suggest?
AA long journey filled with wonders
BA victory earned without any sacrifice
CSelfless charity that helps everyone equally
DTrying to profit from disaster and being hurt by it
Solution & Explanation:"Mother Courage" alludes to Brecht’s character who profits from war and pays dearly. In the passage, it points to trying to profit from disaster and being hurt by it; clues include trying to profit from conflict and paying a personal cost.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
The platform promised safety by banning any content it labeled 'confusing.' Users felt calmer, but also less able to choose what they read. A critic called it a Grand Inquisitor logic.
What does the allusion suggest about the platform’s approach?
AThe temptation to trade freedom for comfort and control
BA celebration of freedom and personal choice
CA story about rebirth after destruction
DA system that encourages open debate and dissent
Solution & Explanation:"Grand Inquisitor" alludes to a parable in Dostoevsky about power versus freedom. In the passage, it points to the temptation to trade freedom for comfort and control; clues include limiting freedom in exchange for comfort or order.

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