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Review of Allusions

Review of Allusions. Definition. An ALLUSION is

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Review of Allusions

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  1. Review of Allusions

  2. Definition An ALLUSION is an implied or indirect reference to something assumed to be known, such as a historical event or person, a well-known quotation from literature, an event or person from the Bible, a famous work of art, or a reference to popular culture. An allusion is a form of comparison and can be used by a writer to suggest ideas by connotation. The effectiveness of any allusion depends upon the reader's knowledge of the reference alluded to.

  3. Types of allusions

  4. Mythology References to the gods, characters and events from various mythologies: Greek, Roman, Norse, Aztec, Native American, etc. Also closely related are references to legends or folktales

  5. Bible References to stories, people, or scripture from the Old Testament or New Testament in the Christian Bible Also relates to sacred texts other than the Bible, such as the Torah and the Qur’an

  6. History References to people, places, events or even buildings that have a significant role in history.

  7. Literature References to characters, places, events, from literature. Sources can be novels, poetry, short stories, or drama.

  8. Popular Culture References to something from popular songs, movies, TV shows, video games, fads, etc.. These are things that most people have some understanding of because of their popularity.

  9. Art References to famous paintings, sculpture, architecture, dance, music, or photography

  10. Allusions in Popular Music

  11. From Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” “Mine's a tale that can't be told, my freedom hold dear. How years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air. T'was in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair. But Gollum, and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her, her, her....yeah”

  12. Source and explanation Source: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings – Literary allusion • Mordor—the dwelling place of the dark lord Sauron • Etymology: Old English morðor, which means “mortal sin” or “murder”

  13. Connotation Mordor suggests a place of darkness and evil.

  14. Effect In the song, the allusion to Mordor creates a sinister feeling, suggesting darkness and shadows, especially in contrast to the “fair girl.” The songwriter used the allusion to give a hint as to why the girl disappears.

  15. Find the allusion “You consider me the young apprenticeCaught between the Scylla and CharybdisHypnotized by you if I should lingerStaring at the ring around your finger” “Wrapped Around Your Finger” –the Police

  16. Scylla and Charybdis: Two sea monsters of Greek mythology, situated on opposite sides of a strait. They were located close enough together that they proved inescapable to passing sailors. Moving far enough to avoid one, meant getting close enough to be caught by the other. Source and explanation

  17. Find the allusion “So I sneak out to the garden to see you We keep quiet ’cause we’re dead if they knew So close your eyes Escape this town for a little while” “A Love Story” by Taylor Swift

  18. Source and explanation • The allusion is implied, “sneak out to the garden” and “we’re dead if they knew” suggests a Romeo and Juliet type romance, Shakespeare’s tragic love story about two starred-crossed young lovers.

  19. Why use an allusion when an explanation will do? Allusions: are more concise are more poetic are a traditional means of communication (like metaphor and symbol) add layers of meaning establish an emotional connection establish ethos

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