Common allusions from the Bible and classical myth found in literature, such as Eden, Cassandra, and Pandora.
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- What does Achilles heel refer to in literature?
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A hidden weakness or vulnerable point, especially in an otherwise powerful person- What allusion is Armageddon?
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The final decisive conflict between good and evil- What does the Tower of Babel represent?
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Confusion and miscommunication resulting from conflicting voices or languages- What is a Cassandra in literature?
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A prophet or voice of warning whose predictions are disbelieved or ignored- What does Cerberus symbolize?
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An insurmountable guardian or obstacle that cannot be passed- What is a Chimera as an allusion?
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An impossible, grotesque, or contradictory combination of things- What does David and Goliath represent?
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An underdog triumphing against a seemingly overwhelmingly powerful opponent- What does Daphne symbolize in literature?
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A person who escapes or transforms to avoid an unwanted pursuer- What does Echo represent as an allusion?
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A person whose voice, identity, or words are unheeded or lost- What do the Fates symbolize?
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The inevitable, inescapable forces controlling human destiny and life span- What does the Good Samaritan represent?
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Unconditional charity and compassion toward a stranger in need- What is Helen of Troy an allusion for?
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A beautiful person whose appearance or presence incites conflict or war- What does a Herculean task represent?
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An extraordinarily difficult challenge requiring immense strength or effort- What does Hades represent in literature?
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The underworld, death, or a place of darkness and torment- What is the Hydra as an allusion?
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A multifaceted problem that grows worse or multiplies when attempts are made to solve it
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