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PLZ HELP

Read each of the sentences below. Underline the allusion. Then identify whether it alludes to literature, mythology, or the Bible. Explain.


1. As my sister told us this story, I expected her nose to start growing. ___________________________________________________________________
2. They were delighted to be chosen to receive a free sample, but it turned out to be a Trojan Horse. Before they knew it they were cajoled into purchasing and subscribing to things that they never wanted in the first place. ___________________________________________________________________
3. We all admire John because he is such a good Samaritan. ___________________________________________________________________
4. The project got larger and larger in scope, and I got more and more frustrated. eventually my parents started referring to me as Jonah. ___________________________________________________________________
5. If Jennie weren’t so narcissistic, she might actually be fun to hang out with. ___________________________________________________________________

Respuesta :

1. Mythology. "I expected her nose to start growing". It refer to pinocchio and how when he would lie his nose would grow.

2. Mythology. "It turned out to be a Trojan Horse". It refers to the Trojan War when the Greek hid in the Trojan Horse to sneak in and win the war.

3. Bible. "He is such a good samaritan". Refers to the parable of the Good Samaritan.

4. Bible. "Referring to to me as Jonah". Refers to Jonah being disobedient and not doing what he was told.

5. Literature. I am not for sure. But the rest should be right.

Hope this helps.