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What allusion does a 'person's only weak or vulnerable point' refer to?
What allusion does a 'person's only weak or vulnerable point' refer to?
Achilles heel
What does it mean for something to be referred to as 'Argus-eyed?'
What does it mean for something to be referred to as 'Argus-eyed?'
It means that something is vigilant or observant, since Argus was a giant with 100 eyes.
What kind of person does the name 'Cassandra' describe?
What kind of person does the name 'Cassandra' describe?
The name describes anyone whose warnings go unheeded; one who is a prophet of doom.
What god is Apollo usually contrasted with and why?
What god is Apollo usually contrasted with and why?
Dionysus, because Dionysus represents creativity, sensuality, and lack of inhibition, whereas Apollo represents order, reason, and self-discipline.
What is a gorgon allusion, and how does it relate to greek mythology?
What is a gorgon allusion, and how does it relate to greek mythology?
A gorgon is a frightening or repulsive woman.in Greek mythology they were 3 sisters, Stheno, Euryale and Medusa (the only mortal one) who had snakes for hair and the power to turn anyone who looked at them to stone. In greek mythology, they were 3 sisters, named Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa who had snakes for hair, and the power to turn anyone into stone.
What does the allusion 'Don Juan' mean?
What does the allusion 'Don Juan' mean?
a man with a reputation for seducing women
What does it mean if someone is referred to by the name 'Galahad?'
What does it mean if someone is referred to by the name 'Galahad?'
a person characterized by nobility, integrity, or courtesy.
How is the literary term 'malapropism' used as an allusion?
How is the literary term 'malapropism' used as an allusion?
In Sheridan’s The Rivals (1775), Mrs. Malaprop is known for her aptitude for misusing long words, the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect.
Who is Pollyanna, and how is she represented as an allusion?
Who is Pollyanna, and how is she represented as an allusion?
Pollyanna is a perpetually cheerful girl who teaches everyone she meets to play the “just being glad” game – to find something about everything to be glad about no matter what “twas.” The name Pollyanna has come to stand for an unflagging (and often excessively saccharine) cheerfulness, an ability to find apparent cause for happiness in the most unpromising situations (almost with a sense of apology that may seem naïve to others).
Who are the 'Yahoos', and what allusion do they represent?
Who are the 'Yahoos', and what allusion do they represent?
What does the allusion 'Alpha and Omega' mean?
What does the allusion 'Alpha and Omega' mean?
The beginning and the end.
What characteristics is the character 'Daniel' in the Bible associated with?
What characteristics is the character 'Daniel' in the Bible associated with?
Daniel is synonymous with courage of one who faces great danger alone without any material protection.
What is the handwriting on the wall represent?
What is the handwriting on the wall represent?
The handwriting on the wall is a herald of doom.
What is 'manna' and how is it used as an allusion?
What is 'manna' and how is it used as an allusion?
the “bread” provided by God for the Israelites when they were crossing the desert during their flight from Egypt (Exodus.) It can mean something beneficial that appears or is provided unexpectedly or opportunely (a major aircraft accident is manna to lawyers) – it is also referred to as spiritual nourishment.
What type of story is the character 'The Prodigal Son' told in in the Bible, and how is it used as an allusion?
What type of story is the character 'The Prodigal Son' told in in the Bible, and how is it used as an allusion?
The terms prodigal and prodigal son are now generally used to refer to a repentant sinner or a returned wanderer, but prodigal means spending money freely and recklessly or wastefully extravagant.
How is the name 'Casanova' used as an allusion?
How is the name 'Casanova' used as an allusion?
A person with a number of promiscuous love affairs is referred to as a 'Casanova.'
What is the allusion of a 'Donnybrook?'
What is the allusion of a 'Donnybrook?'
a scene of uproar and disorder
What is a 'Hackney' allusion?
What is a 'Hackney' allusion?
a horse or pony of a light breed with a high-stepping trot, used in a harness
How is the name of 'Joseph McCarthy' alluded to?
How is the name of 'Joseph McCarthy' alluded to?
The allusion of 'McCarthyism' is now evoked in the context of a witch-hunt, especially a political one.
Who was Horatio Alger, and what were the themes of his stories?
Who was Horatio Alger, and what were the themes of his stories?
Horatio Alger was an American writer and clergyman who wrote adventure stories for boys. The stories were on the theme of rags to riches, with the hero’s initial struggles with poverty eventually leading to fame and wealth.
Who was 'Machiavelli' and what is the allusion associated with him?
Who was 'Machiavelli' and what is the allusion associated with him?
an Italian statesman and political philosopher. He is best known for The Prince, 1532, in which he argues that rulers may have to resort to methods that are not in themselves desirable in order to rule effectively. His name has come to represent the use of deceit and cunning in the pursuit of personal power – Machiavellian means elaborately cunning and scheming.
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