PPT-Allusion

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. Achilles’ Heel. This term is from . Greek Mythology. . According to myth, when Achilles was a baby, his mother dipped him in the . River Styx . because the waters from this river gave . immortality. – . 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. Alliteration. :. When a series of words in a row (or close to a row) have the same first consonant sound. Carrie's. . cat clawed her couch. .. Sara’s . sister . slept . soundly.. Hannah’s. home has heat.. Lois Lowry. Lois Lowry . Biography. 1. Why Are You Running? pp1-10. Vocabulary. civilized. contempt. resistance. impassive. Plotting Events. In our culture, we are taught to be unique and to stand out. In the Danish culture during World War II, it was better to be one of the crowd, to be one of many. Why?. Allusion . An allusion is a short, informal reference to a famous person or event.. These are usually drawn from history, Greek and Roman mythology, Shakespeare, the Bible and literature.. Cultural Literacy. What is an allusion?. An allusion is a brief reference to a . historical event. , a . literary work . (including the Bible), a . mythological character . or. story. , a piece of . music . or. art. , a . What to do:. For each scene or song that will appear, you will want to pay attention to the use of allusion. After the clip, you will be asked a question in reference to that allusion.. Scene 1: Zion commercial. Understanding as Exemplified in . The Adventures of . Huckleberry . Finn. Developed by Mrs. Cathy . Smart. Introduction: Allusion. Formal Definition. : An allusion is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or fiction, or to a work of art. It could be a casual reference to a famous historical, mythological, Biblical figure or event. It is a type of figurative language.. What to do:. For each scene or song that will appear, you will want to pay attention to the use of allusion. After the clip, you will be asked a question in reference to that allusion.. Scene 1: Zion commercial. Write Down The 2 That Make The Most Sense To You. A. story in which people, things, and happenings have a hidden or symbolic meaning: allegories are used for teaching or explaining ideas, moral principles, etc. . 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. For each scene or song that will appear, you will want to pay attention to the use of allusion. After the clip, you will be asked a question in reference to that allusion.. Scene 1: Zion commercial. Allusion #____ Date_____. Category:______________________. What I already know about this allusion:. Background information about the allusion:. How the allusion is used today:. Example:. Additional examples:. Write Down The 2 That Make The Most Sense To You. A. story in which people, things, and happenings have a hidden or symbolic meaning: allegories are used for teaching or explaining ideas, moral principles, etc. .