the allusion game. what to do: for each scene or song that will appear, you will want to pay...
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The Allusion Game
What
to d
o: For each scene or song
that will appear, you will
want to pay attention to
the use of allusion. After
the clip, you will be asked a question in reference to that allusion.
Sce
ne 1
: Sci
on
com
merc
ial
http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=vmRTN2Ws1H
U
Watch the following commercial:
In t
he S
cion h
igh v
olt
age
com
merc
ial,
why
is t
he
allu
sion o
f Z
eus
use
d?
A.To demonstrate the power of the Scion
B.To insinuate that the
Scion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts.C.To show that even the
top Greek god will use
this car.D.All of the above
In t
he s
cion h
igh v
olt
age
com
merc
ial,
why
is t
he
allu
sion o
f Z
eus
use
d?
A.To demonstrate the power of the Scion
B.To insinuate that the
Scion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts.C.To show that even the
top Greek god will use
this car.D.All of the above
Sce
ne 2
: Space
balls
Watch first minute:http://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=9X4X3XcLyco
Space
balls
allu
des
to
what
fam
ous
scie
nce
-fict
ion fi
lm?
A.E.T.B.Star TrekC.Star WarsD.Galactic Starship
Space
balls
allu
des
to
what
fam
ous
scie
nce
-fict
ion fi
lm?
A.E.T.B.Star TrekC.Star WarsD.Galactic Starship
Name three of the Star Wars’ characters
alluded to in this scene.
Name three of the characters alluded
to in this scene.C3PO
Princess LeiaDarth Vader
Sce
ne 3
: “A
meri
can P
ie”
Listen to the following
song (first minute):http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=uAsV5-Hv-7U-
Who is
the h
im in
“I ca
n’t
rem
em
ber
if I c
ried w
hen I
read a
bout
his
wid
ow
ed
bri
de?”
A.Elvis PresleyB.Jerry Lee LewisC.Buddy HollyD. John Lennon
Who is
the h
im in
“I ca
n’t
rem
em
ber
if I c
ried w
hen I
read a
bout
his
wid
ow
ed
bri
de?”
A.Elvis PresleyB.Jerry Lee LewisC.Buddy HollyD. John Lennon
How does the allusion in
“American Pie” help to define the theme?
How does the allusion in “American Pie” help to define
the theme?
In the song “American Pie,” the reference to Buddy Holly helps to define the issue of loss in “American Pie.” Buddy Holly was the “next Elvis Presley” who stole the show with his antics and guitar. His plane crashed unexpectedly and ended his life with two other singers. Many thought that this would be the end to rock-n-roll. This unexpected death and “widow” lead to Don McLean’s song about his own end of innocence. It defines the idea that we may not live long.
http
://w
ww
.you
tube
.com
/wat
ch?v
=W
QiIM
uOKI
zYTo
see
Bud
dy H
olly
:
Did you restate the ? and answer it?
Did you provide evidence and explain it?
Sce
ne 4
: Fi
ndin
g
Nem
ohttp://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=BN2doCD3YJw
Watch the following scene from Finding Nemo:
To w
hat
fam
ous
reco
very
gro
up d
oes
the s
cene a
llude?
To w
hat
fam
ous
reco
very
gro
up d
oes
the s
cene a
llude?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Why
does
the w
rite
r use
the A
lcoholic
s A
nonym
ous
allu
sion
A.To create tension between the
sharks and fish since they are
luring them in.B.To define that though the
sharks want to eat fish, they
may not during a meeting just
like an alcoholic may not drink
during a meetingC.To show that it is not easy for a
shark to not eat fish and that
community is important to
overcome instinct.D.All of the above
Why
does
the w
rite
r use
the A
lcoholic
s A
nonym
ous
allu
sion
A.To create tension between the
sharks and fish since they are
luring them in.B.To define that though the
sharks want to eat fish, they
may not during a meeting just
like an alcoholic may not drink
during a meetingC.To show that it is not easy for a
shark to not eat fish and that
community is important to
overcome instinct.D.All of the above
Sce
ne 5
: “S
o
Good” Listen to the first 1:40 of
this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=NsqFM5Nuv3o
Name two artists (music or visual) that
B.o.B. uses as allusion.
Name two artists (music or visual) that B.o.B. uses as allusion.
MichelangeloGershwinPicassoDaVinci
What do the allusions tell you
about the girl?
What do the allusions tell you about the girl?
With what do we start?
Then what?
Next step after that?
Sce
ne 6
: A
noth
er
B.o
.B., “
Magic
”
Listen to the first 21
seconds for the first allusion and the whole
song for a litany of others.
To w
hat
is t
he a
llusi
on in
the fi
rst
twenty
seco
nds
refe
rrin
g?
A.Midas B.PanC.ZeusD.Narcissus
To w
hat
is t
he a
llusi
on in
the fi
rst
twenty
seco
nds
refe
rrin
g?
A.Midas B.PanC.ZeusD.Narcissus
Why
does
B.o
.B.
refe
r to
Evi
l Kenevi
l?
A.To show that he has a
devilish sideB.To show that he is daringC.To show that he
might die some dayD.To develop the
peacemaker in him
Why
does
B.o
.B.
refe
r to
Evi
l Kenevi
l?
A.To show that he has a
devilish sideB.To show that he is daringC.To show that he
might die some dayD.To develop the
peacemaker in him
Sce
ne 7
: Shark
Ta
les
Watch the first 1:54 of
the film:http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=ojuthg96jBI&f
eature=endscreen&NR=
1
How
is t
he
allu
sion t
o Jaw
s ir
onic
?
A.The sharks fight each
other.B.The people aren’t afraid of the sharks.
C.The shark is really kind.D.The shark loves the
song and waits to swim with it.
How
is t
he
allu
sion t
o Jaw
s ir
onic
?
A.The sharks fight each
other.B.The people aren’t afraid of the sharks.
C.The shark is really kind.D.The shark loves the
song and waits to swim with it.
Sce
ne 8
: “K
rypto
nit
e”
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=pRvbxLlUexU
Listen to first 1:25:
Why is the song entitled “Kryptonite”?
Why is the song entitled “Kryptonite”?
The song is entitled “Kryptonite” to show that
though the singer is referred to as Superman, he has a weakness and fear. “If I go crazy, then
will you still call me Superman?” He feels like he has a weakness that he
must hide but wants to show. This weakness is his
kryptonite.
What parts of a constructed response are used?
What problem does this have?
Sce
ne 9
: N
ot
Anoth
er
Vam
pir
e
Movi
e Watch the first 45 seconds of this preview:http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=ksJvEH-R_ew
Name the film this movie alludes to, and three images that show similarities between the parody and the original.
This movie refers to Twilight.Similarities:Families, appearances,
craving blood, strength,
setting
Sce
ne 1
0: Li
sten t
o
“That
Don’t
Im
pre
ss
Me M
uch
”
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=mqFLXayD6e8&ob=
av2e-
Listen to 1:40 of this
song.
What
is S
hania
Tw
ain
sayi
ng
about
her
type o
f m
an w
hen
she s
peaks
of
Bra
d P
itt? A.She is looking for a
guy as good looking as she is.B.She wants a guy who
is philanthropic.C.She wants a guy who
doesn’t just worry about looks.D.She wants a guy who
is ugly.
What
is S
hania
Tw
ain
sayi
ng
about
her
type o
f m
an w
hen
she s
peaks
of
Bra
d P
itt? A.She is looking for a
guy as good looking as she is.B.She wants a guy who
is philanthropic.C.She wants a guy who
doesn’t just worry about looks.D.She wants a guy who
is ugly.
Sce
ne 1
1:
“I’m
a
Go G
ett
a” Watch the first 49
seconds of this photo
montage, paying attention to the lyrics of
Lil Wayne’s “I’m a Go
Getta”
Why does Lil Wayne refer to Michael Phelps in this song?
Use picture clues and song lyrics to prove your point.
Why does Lil Wayne refer to Michael Phelps in this song? Use picture clues
and song lyrics to prove your point.
Lil Wayne starts his song dedicating it to Michael Phelps
because he sees himself as a winner like Phelps. Phelps won
more gold medals as mentioned in one of the pictures, and he
showed the spirit of winning in the Olympics. In the song he
talked about how his “mind was on succeed,” similar in idea to
Michael Phelps. The title of the song “I’m a Go Getta” reflects
why Lil Wayne used Michael Phelps.
Watc
h s
cene 1
1:
“Ple
ase
Don’t
Leave
M
e”
Watch the video “Please
Don’t Leave Me.” When
you know what horror
film it alludes to, raise
your hand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=eocCPDxKq1o&ob=a
v3n
Watc
h s
cene 1
1:
“Ple
ase
Don’t
Leave
M
e”
Watch the video “Please
Don’t Leave Me.” When
you know what horror
film it alludes to, raise
your hand.
Misery
Final S
cene It:
Shre
k 2
Keep a list of ten allusions that you spot in
this preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=V6X5ti4YlG8
In a well thought-out constructed response, explain how allusions are used in Shrek 2.
For
addit
ional
fun:
1. Madagascar 1; Alex mimics Charlton Heston in Planet of
the Apeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32lwKxakec8
2. Epic Movie; trailer includes allusions to Narnia, Snakes on a
Plane, Paris Hilton, Harry Potter, Willy Wonka, X-Men, Cribs,
Pirates of the Caribbean, Superman, and Borat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZKIr7r6Op4
3, Not Another Teen Movie; trailer includes allusions to She’s
All That, Save the Last Dance, American Pie, Pulp Fiction,
Never Been Kissed, Bring It On, Cruel Intentions, Varsity
Blues, possibly othershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdF6AfeBlH0
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4SN1b57uLM (Several
allusions from "Shark Tale" with pictures of the actual film,
etc. alluded to: Benny Hill theme song, “A Few Good Men,”
“Jerry Maguire” etc)5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi4ebLGfuQY (Shark
Tale reference to Titanic at beginning of clip)
6, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojuthg96jBI&feature=end
screen&NR=1 (“Jaws” theme song, reference to “Cry Freedom”, Katie
Current (Katie Couric), Martha Sturgis (Martha Stewart), GUP
clothing store (GAP), Hollywood Stars with “Fish” characters
like Mussel Crowe, Jessica Shrimpson, etc. Fish “taxis”
speaking foreign language, Coral Cola (Coca-cola), reference
to Oscar Myer bologna) STOP at 5:40
7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WECV6sjrd5Q (Austin
Powers trailer with allusion to Star Wars)
8. GLAMOROUS by Fergie has allusion to Robin Leech and
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous“
9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-a6tHcHdk- Hey Juliet
10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnuTG5ygaow- don’t
let me get me