PPT-The Allusion Game 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. Ms. Wolf – Language Arts Class . Agenda for Thursday 2.14.13. Warm-Up: Grammar – pages 84-90 GUM Book . Connection to a Clip- Dead Poet’s Society . Allusions Notes and Examples . Create your Own Poem . Connotations. 6. th. Grade . Ms. . . Lukacs. Greenwich’ Connecticut. Greenwich is a town on the suburb of Connecticut. The town is home to several hedge funds and it was ranked #1 place to live in money magazine. It was also ranked #1 in the “Biggest earner” catagory By money magazine!. I can identify and explain allusions in Fahrenheit 451.. A1 and B2: I can identify figurative language and its effect on F451.. General Bell Ringer. What do you think are some of the most powerful or memorable stories, fiction OR non-fiction, in our culture? 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. Allusions . Allusion: Definition. A reference in a literary text to a well-known person or place, or to a historical, political, or cultural event. The reference can also be to literary, religious, or mythological text.. 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 . Allusions. Allusions . Definition. -a reference within a work to something famous outside it, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture.. Purpose. 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.. Create many . persuasive advertisements (1 by yourself, then extra with part of group), . as if the pigs had made them, persuading the animals to join and support specific animal committees. . Name the committee. 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 #____ Date_____. Category:______________________. What I already know about this allusion:. Background information about the allusion:. How the allusion is used today:. Example:. Additional examples:. 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.). 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..