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Allusions

Allusions. 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 

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Allusions

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  1. Allusions Ms. Wolf – Language Arts Class

  2. 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  • Homework: 3 Daybooks #52-54, I.T Notebook due Tuesday 2.19.13, True Leader Poem due Friday 2.15.13, Indirect/Direct Objects Quiz Friday 2.15.13

  3. Draw a line from the verb to the direct object and circle the indirect object • She wrote me a letter. • He gave his dog a bone. • Tom brought us the newspaper. • Sue sang her sister a lullaby.

  4. Connection to a Clip: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8UL_9R_W-Y • As you view the clip, write down connections to “O Captain, My Captain” • Focus on symbolism!

  5. What is Allusion? • A direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious, or mythical. • The author usually uses references that will be understood by his or her audience, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. • You can also make allusions to pop culture.

  6. Find the Extended Metaphor- SONG • Lil' Wayne- Dr. Carter-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpGdHVXxyY

  7. Why Writers Use It • Allusions can help people see unique connections between two ideas. • The reference can help the audience better understand a subject. • Allusions can also be surprising and funny, and are a favorite tool for songwriter/ rappers to prove their extensive knowledge of many topics.

  8. Not to be confused with “ILLUSIONS” • In order to understand allusions, one must have a good grasp on “well-known” works of literature, art, music, pop culture, etc. So, if one is not well-read, it will be difficult to fully grasp why an author/writer/director uses an allusion. This is sometimes difficult for high school students. • Allusions are NOT references to someone/something only a small group of people know. • For example - Don’t say, “Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.” While this is a method of comparison, it is not to something well-known (outside of your community).

  9. The Purpose of Allusions Whenever you come across an allusion, stop and ask yourself: • What does the writer want me to understand about this character, setting, plot, etc. by connecting it to something with which I am already familiar? • What is the author’s purpose in using this allusion? To create the same feeling/mood as the original work? • For comedic effect? • To show character’s motives or traits? • Brainstorm with a partner other reasons authors might use an allusion.

  10. Allusion Examples in Songs and Movies • “The side lines is lined with casualtiesWho sip the life casually, then gradually become worseDon’t bite the apple, Eve” -Jay-Z • Allusion in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

  11. Allusion in TV/ Movies • Peter Pan (Robin Williams) says, “What is this, some sort of the Lord of the Flies Pre-school?” • Allusion Explanation: • The land is run by kids • They are savages with no adult influence • They have been abandoned without adult supervision

  12. Allusion in Art/ Images • More Cowbell!!!

  13. Allusion in Art/ Images • Sally had a smile that rivaled that of the Mona Lisa. • Since everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine what Sally’s smile looks like.

  14. Allusion in Art/ Images The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED TO Munch’s work of art “The Scream” in order to instill fear.

  15. The three most popularly alluded to works are: • The Bible • Shakespeare • Greek/Roman Mythology • So, what does that tell you? • ---You are expected to be well-read in order to understand many allusions!

  16. What TV show is being alluded to in these clips?

  17. Love Poem  • Create a poem about someone you LOVE • This person can be anyone: • Parent, grandparent, sibling, significant other, etc. • The poem must contain 12 lines, does not have to rhyme, but must include at least 2 allusions • Include SYMBOLISM • Due Wed 2.20.13

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