ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9

January 24 and 27, 2014

Bellringer

In your NOTEBOOK, write today’s date, then answer the following question. (2pts.)

“Digging farther, the students found both kernels and ears of popcorn, each layer of debris yielding smaller and smaller examples.”Based on the way it is used in this sentence, what

does debris mean?A. Husks

B. Relics

C. Rubble

D. Soil

Reading Workshop

20-25 minutes

Remember: You must be present and ON TASK during Reading Workshop in order to receive points for reading. That means you are NOT doing homework, sleeping, going to the restroom, going to the library, goofing off, distracting others, etc.

5 points for every Reading Workshop = 10-15pts. a week. That adds up!

Objectives

Know the definition of allusion and be able to identify its use in various texts.

Create allusion.

Allusion

Allusion-a reference to a mythological, historical or literary person, event or place. It is used to heighten the significance of a poetic image, prose page, or song. Author’s use it to create the same

feeling/mood as the original work, for comedic effect, or to show character’s motives or traits.

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH “ILLUSIONS”!!!!

Need background knowledge.

Allusion Example

Sally had a smile that rivaled that of

Mona Lisa.

Since everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine what Sally’s smile looks like.

Allusion Example

The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED to Munch’s work of art “The

Scream” in order to instill fear.

Allusion Example

Stewie’s blocks say REDRUM. This is an ALLUSION to Stephen King’s, The Shining.

(REDRUM = MURDER)

Allusion Example

Disney’s Hercules ALLUDES to the movie Karate Kid when Hercules is training.

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the Rock n’ Roll song “Ramble On”

by Led Zeppelin.

Are you able to find 2 literary ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

Mine’s a tale that can’t be told,

My freedom I hold dear. How many 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, the evil one

crept upand slipped away with her.

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song “Fire” by

The Pointer Sisters.

Are you able to find 2 literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

Well, Romeo and JulietSamson and DelilahBaby you can bet

A love they couldn’t deny

My words say splitBut my words they lie‘Cause when we kiss

Ooooh fire

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song “Juliet” by

LMNT.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

(Hey Juliet)

I think you’re fine

You really blow my mind

Maybe someday, you and me can

run away

I just want you to know

I wanna be your Romeo

Hey Juliet

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song

“Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

If I go crazy then will you still

Call me SupermanIf I’m alive and well,

will you beThere a-holding my

handI’ll keep you by my

sideWith my superhuman

mightKryptonite

Allusion Example

Consider the following lyrics from the song

“Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Are you able to find the literary

ALLUSIONS in the following lyrics?

For some reason I can’t explain

I know Saint Peter won’t call my name

Never an honest word

But that was when I ruled the world

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing

Roman Cavalry choirs are singing

Be my mirror, my sword and shield

My missionaries in a foreign field

Allusion Examples

Examples: “I was surprised his nose was not growing

like Pinocchio’s.” “I thought the software would be useful, but

it was a Trojan Horse.” “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.” “Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”

Allusion Example

Video: While watching the video, write down what works the movie is alluding to.

Allusion Practice

In your NOTEBOOK, find the allusion in the following sentences and write where they came from and explain what they mean.

1. He was so angry I expected him to turn green.

2. The land is run by kids. You might as well call this “Neverland”.

3. When dad lost his job, mom became a Scrooge, and we never got to buy anything we wanted.

Writing Workshop

Imagery and Allusion Practice Worksheet (handout)