PPT-Literary Allusion a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of

It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. Successful allusions enrich the work by bringing in additional associations for the reader An allusion to the Bible for example might allow an author to call up an entire worldview and moral code The danger in using allusion is that the reader may n – . 02/03/14. (In your journal section). What does the following phrase mean to you?. “ART IMITATES ART”. Allusion. What is it?. A literary device . A reference to a famous person, event, or literary work. Sandra Zambrano. Allusion . Definition: Allusion is a figure of speech that makes casual reference to a famous historic or literary figure or even a work of literature. . Function: The function of allusion is to make a reference to a work of literature in another work of literature. . Allusion. Definition. : A brief reference in a literary work to a person, place, thing, or passage in another literary work, usually for the purpose of associating the tone or theme of the one work with the other.. NOUN. Singular Nouns. Girl. Switch. Hobby. Life. Goose. Fish . Plural Nouns. Girls (most add –s). Switches (add –. es. for endings in . s, . ch. , . sh. , x, z. ). Hobbies (change . y. to . i. Techniques. Anaphora. anaphora. – repetition of words at the beginning of neighboring sentences. Example:. “We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender.” – Winston Churchill. . When used it is assumed that both the author and the reader share the same historical or literary knowledge.. Allusions. Allusions derived from . Greek Mythology. “The Midas Touch”. King Midas wanted to be the richest man in the world. He was given the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. This became his greatest ability, but also a curse for even his food turned to gold. The worst part of his ability…he turned his own daughter into gold.. An . indirect. reference in . a song, movie, commercial, T.V. show or literary . work to a . previously released . literary work or to . a person. , place, or thing in history. . . In other words…. Nouns. 1. Persons. parents, Martha, teacher,. woman, sister, linebackers, baby sitter. Places. White House,. states, school, city, Chicago. Things. rocket,. desks, ocean, hamster, train, computer, Newberry Medal, Golden Gate Bridge. Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention . Rhetorical Question. A rhetorical question is asked just for effect or to lay emphasis on some point discussed when no . real . answer is expected. Allusion. A reference within a written work to something outside it:. Types of Allusions . in literature:. Historical (refer to a war/king). Biblical (events in the Bible). Classical (Greek/Roman lit.). Week Nine LA 9 Vocabulary allusion (n.) a quick reference to a person, thing, event, or idea to make a connection “ The Cask of Amontillado ” included allusions to the Free Masons . noun verb adjective Chapter 2 Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives A noun is a word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or an idea. Person—George Washington, teacher, chef Place—Grand Canyon, city, kitchen literary work, . myth, art, etc.). Finding . Nemo. Alludes to Classic Literature. Nemo. was a ship captain in the classic novel . 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. by Jules Verne. The character . Nemo.