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Allusion

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Definition:

A brief, symbolic reference to a well-known or familiar:-person-place-event-literary work-author-work of art-historical event-musical work-film or movie

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Allusions make us ask the question:

What does this remind me of?

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Types of Allusion

Biblical: referring to the Bible or a religious work

Classical: referring to Classical Literature

Literary: referring to another literary work

Historical: referring to an event in history

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Allusions are Everywhere:

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But you must know the reference in order to understand the allusion!

For those of you who have never seen The Sound of Music, that Family Guy clip was probably meaningless!

Being well-read and having brief experiences with various aspects of music, art, and pop culture help us to understand allusions in every day life.

Imagine an alien watching Family Guy… it wouldn’t understand any of the jokes!

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Try to identify the allusions below…

The Simpsons and Family Guy allude to popular movies….

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TV Shows…

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…and famous works of art!!!

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This is the original version of the painting by Salvador Dali.

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The Simpsons has even alluded to Lord of the Flies!!!

Note the broken glasses!!

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Why do writers and musicians use allusion?

A quick allusion can create a mood in just a few words, rather than using a long explanation.Allusions help writers and musicians relate to their audiences.Combinations of allusions can contribute to a certain THEME. For example, a musician may use a number of Biblical allusions to make a statement about his own religious beliefs.

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So tonight, go home and watch TV, read a poem, or listen to some music

Write down any allusions you find (try and find at least two).

Write down what type of allusion it is: (is it Biblical, Literary, Classical??)

What does the allusion refer to?

How does that reference contribute to the theme that the show/poem/song is trying to get across?


Allusion an indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event. Romeo claimed Rosaline wouldn’t let herself fall in love.

Allusion an indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event. Romeo claimed Rosaline wouldn’t let herself fall in love.

Allusion Practice

Allusion Practice

The Allusion Game. Allusion An indirect hint (reference) to something well-known (like a person, place, event, or work of art or literature). The.

The Allusion Game. Allusion An indirect hint (reference) to something well-known (like a person, place, event, or work of art or literature). The.

allusion a reference to a well- known person, place, work of literature, art, music, etc.

allusion a reference to a well- known person, place, work of literature, art, music, etc.

Symbolism and Allusion

Symbolism and Allusion

EOC Bellwork. March 19 and 24 Getting The Idea: ALLUSION An allusion is a reference to a specific place, a historical event, a famous literary figure,

EOC Bellwork. March 19 and 24 Getting The Idea: ALLUSION An allusion is a reference to a specific place, a historical event, a famous literary figure,

Vocabulary. 1. Allusion: ◦ A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art 2. Ballad: ◦ A song-like poem that tells a.

Vocabulary. 1. Allusion: ◦ A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art 2. Ballad: ◦ A song-like poem that tells a.

Literary Term: Allusion

Literary Term: Allusion

Mythology and Allusion

Mythology and Allusion

An allusion is a reference to a piece of work in a current piece of work, which could be a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be well-known.

An allusion is a reference to a piece of work in a current piece of work, which could be a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be well-known.

Grendel and Allusion - ChiArts Senior Englishbritlitchiarts.weebly.com/.../grendel_and_allusion.pdf · 2018. 10. 13. · Grendel and Allusion: Astrology Assignment Allusion: A brief

Grendel and Allusion - ChiArts Senior Englishbritlitchiarts.weebly.com/.../grendel_and_allusion.pdf · 2018. 10. 13. · Grendel and Allusion: Astrology Assignment Allusion: A brief

Project Allusion

Project Allusion

6 - Identity - Allusion

6 - Identity - Allusion

“Use Your Allusion” Literary Allusion in Cartoons Literary Allusion in Cartoons.

“Use Your Allusion” Literary Allusion in Cartoons Literary Allusion in Cartoons.

ALLUSION - PBworks

ALLUSION - PBworks

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE. Allusion An indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event.

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE. Allusion An indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event.

Allusion A reference, in literature, to another piece of literature or a person/event from history or culture.

Allusion A reference, in literature, to another piece of literature or a person/event from history or culture.

Literary Term: Allusion - English CreekDefinition An allusion is a reference to an artifact, which could be a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be well-known and identified

Literary Term: Allusion - English CreekDefinition An allusion is a reference to an artifact, which could be a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be well-known and identified

Pasco_study of Allusion

Pasco_study of Allusion

Literary Term: Allusion. Definition An allusion is a reference to an artifact, be it a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be a well known.

Literary Term: Allusion. Definition An allusion is a reference to an artifact, be it a person, place, thing, event, or quote. It must be a well known.