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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
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.
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!
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.
Find the Extended Metaphor- SONG
Lil' Wayne- Dr. Carter-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpGdHVXxyY
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.
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).
The Purpose of AllusionsWhenever 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.
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
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
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.
Allusion in Art/ Images
The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED TO Munch’s work of art “The Scream” in order to instill fear.
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!
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