ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9January 22-23, 2014

Bellringer In your NOTEBOOK, write today’s date,

then answer the following question. (2pts.)

Reading Workshop 20-25 minutes

Remember: You must be present and ON TASK during Reading Workshop in order to receive points for reading. That means you are NOT doing homework, sleeping, going to the restroom, going to the library, goofing off, distracting others, etc.

5 points for every Reading Workshop = 10-15pts. a week. That adds up!

Objectives Know the definition of allusion and be

able to identify its use in various texts. Create allusion.

Allusion Allusion-a reference to a mythological,

historical or literary person, event or place. It is used to heighten the significance of a poetic image, prose page, or song. Author’s use it to create the same

feeling/mood as the original work, for comedic effect, or to show character’s motives or traits.

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH “ILLUSIONS”!!!!

Need background knowledge.

Allusion ExampleSally had a smile

that rivaled that of Mona Lisa.

Since everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine what Sally’s smile looks like.

Allusion ExampleThe makers of the Scream movie

ALLUDED to Munch’s work of art “The Scream” in order to instill fear.

Allusion ExampleStewie’s blocks say REDRUM. This is an

ALLUSION to Stephen King’s, The Shining. (REDRUM = MURDER)

Allusion ExampleDisney’s Hercules ALLUDES to the movie

Karate Kid when Hercules is training.

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the Rock n’ Roll song “Ramble On”

by Led Zeppelin.

Are you able to find 2 literary ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

Mine’s a tale that can’t be told,

My freedom I hold dear. How many years ago in

days of old, when magic filled the air.

T’was in the darkest depths of

Mordor, I met a girl so fair. But Gollum, the evil one

crept upand slipped away with her.

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song “Fire” by

The Pointer Sisters.

Are you able to find 2 literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

Well, Romeo and JulietSamson and DelilahBaby you can bet

A love they couldn’t deny

My words say splitBut my words they lie‘Cause when we kiss

Ooooh fire

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song “Juliet” by LMNT.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

(Hey Juliet)I think you’re fine

You really blow my mindMaybe someday, you and

me canrun away

I just want you to knowI wanna be your Romeo

Hey Juliet

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song

“Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

If I go crazy then will you still

Call me SupermanIf I’m alive and well,

will you beThere a-holding my

handI’ll keep you by my

sideWith my superhuman

mightKryptonite

Allusion ExampleConsider the

following lyrics from the song

“Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

For some reason I can’t explainI know Saint Peter won’t call

my nameNever an honest word

But that was when I ruled the world

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringingRoman Cavalry choirs are

singingBe my mirror, my sword and

shieldMy missionaries in a foreign

field

Allusion Examples Examples:

“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”

“I thought the software would be useful, but it was a Trojan Horse.”

“He was a real Romeo with the ladies.” “Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”

Allusion ExampleVideo: While watching the video, write down what works the movie is alluding to.

Allusion Practice In your NOTEBOOK, find the allusion in

the following sentences and write where they came from and explain what they mean.

1. He was so angry I expected him to turn green.

2. The land is run by kids. You might as well call this “Neverland”.

3. When dad lost his job, mom became a Scrooge, and we never got to buy anything we wanted.

Writing Workshop Imagery and Allusion Practice Worksheet

(handout)