English End of Year Test: Common Symbols and Allusion.
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- English End of Year Test: Common Symbols and Allusion
- Snakes
- A biblical allusion to the snakes in the garden of Eden. A symbol of deception/evil. It can also be a symbol of infinity (a snake with its tail in its mouth) or rebirth.
- An Odessy
- Allusion to the adventures of Odysseus. A significantly long journey.
- Correction: Allusion to the epic adventures of Odysseus, referring to something as an odyssey suggests that it is a significant journey.
- Allusion to the adventures of Odysseus. A significantly long journey.
- Eden
- Allusion to the Garden of Eden. A symbol of paradise (but also a symbol of the end of innocence).
- An Achilles Heel
- Allusion to the myth of Achilles. If you describe something as your Achilles Heel, it is your main weakness.
- A Herculean Effort/Task
- Allusion to the myth of Hercules. If something is Herculean then it requires a great amount of strength and is very difficult.
- Pandora's Box
- If something is a Pandora's Box, then it creates lots of unforeseen problems.
- A Narcissist
- Allusion to the myth of Narcissus. Describing someone as a narcissist suggests that they have excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
- Snakes
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