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Allusion Hunter

Song lyrics (original, not copyrighted), ads and headlines full of allusions; tap to reveal the source story.

Play style: Explorer
Module: Figurative Language and Allusions: Interpret figures of speech and allusions
Grade: Grade 7 · English Language Arts
Standards: L.7.5
Collection: Myths

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