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 ID: 677001
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The Allusion GameSlide2
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.Slide3
Scene 1: Zion commercialScion Video
Watch the following commercial:Slide4
In the scion high voltage commercial, why is the allusion of Zeus used?
To demonstrate the power of the Zion
To insinuate that the Zion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts.
To show that even the top Greek god will use this car.
All of the above Slide5
In the scion high voltage commercial, why is the allusion of Zeus used?
To demonstrate the power of the Zion
To insinuate that the Zion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts.
To show that even the top Greek god will use this car.
All of the above Slide6
Scene 2: SpaceballsWatch first minute:
Check this classic movie clip outSlide7
Spaceballs alludes to what famous science-fiction film?
E.T.
Star Trek
Star Wars
Galactic StarshipSlide8
Spaceballs alludes to what famous science-fiction film?
E.T.
Star Trek
Star Wars
Galactic StarshipSlide9
Name four of the Star Wars’ characters alluded to in this scene.Slide10
Name three of the characters alluded to in this scene.C3PO
Yoda
Princess Leia
Darth VaderSlide11
Scene 4: Finding Nemo
Finding
Nemo
Watch the following scene from
Finding
Nemo
:Slide12
To what famous recovery group does the scene allude to?Slide13
To what famous recovery group does the scene allude to?
Alcoholics AnonymousSlide14
Why does the writer use the Alcoholics Anonymous allusion
To create tension between the sharks and fish since they are luring them in.
To define that though the sharks want to eat fish, they may not during a meeting just like an alcoholic may not drink during a meeting
To show that it is not easy for a shark to not eat fish and that community is important to overcome instinct.
All of the aboveSlide15
Why does the writer use the Alcoholics Anonymous allusion
To create tension between the sharks and fish since they are luring them in.
To define that though the sharks want to eat fish, they may not during a meeting just like an alcoholic may not drink during a meeting
To show that it is not easy for a shark to not eat fish and that community is important to overcome instinct.
All of the aboveSlide16
Scene 5: “We didn’t Start the Fire”Listen to this song:
Check out this history lessonSlide17
How many time periods and events does Billy Joel allude to?Slide18
What do the allusions tell you about history?Slide19
We didn’t start the problems. Society is rough, but we have to keep fighting to make the world a better place.Slide20
Scene 8: “Kryptonite”
Guess the Super Hero
Listen to first 1:25Slide21
Why is the song entitled “Kryptonite”?Slide22
Why is the song entitled “Kryptonite”?
The song is entitled “Kryptonite” to show that though the singer is referred to as Superman, he has a weakness and fear. “If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?” He feels like he has a weakness that he must hide but wants to show. This weakness is his kryptonite.Slide23
Scene 9: “Hungry Games”Watch the first 45 seconds of this preview:
Cookies!Slide24
Name the film this movie alludes to, and three images that show similarities between the parody and the original.Slide25
This clip refers to The Hunger Games.
Similarities:
Characters, setting, rising actionSlide26
Scene 10: Listen to “That Don’t Impress Me Much”http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFLXayD6e8&ob=av2e-
Listen to 1:40 of this song.Slide27
What is Shania Twain saying about her type of man when she speaks of Brad Pitt?
She is looking for a guy as good looking as she is.
She wants a guy who is philanthropic.
She wants a guy who doesn’t just worry about looks.
She wants a guy who is ugly.Slide28
What is Shania Twain saying about her type of man when she speaks of Brad Pitt?
She is looking for a guy as good looking as she is.
She wants a guy who is philanthropic.
She wants a guy who doesn’t just worry about looks.
She wants a guy who is ugly.Slide29
Watch scene 11: “Please Don’t Leave Me”Watch the video “Please Don’t Leave Me.” When you know what horror film it alludes to, raise your hand.
http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eocCPDxKq1o&ob=av3nSlide30
Watch scene 11: “Please Don’t Leave Me”Watch the video “Please Don’t Leave Me.” When you know what horror film it alludes to, raise your hand.
MiserySlide31
Final Scene It: Shrek 2Keep a list of ten allusions that you spot in this preview:
Ogres are like onionsSlide32
Citing the textual evidence, explain how allusions are used in Shrek 2.