Allusions
Lab - Monday
Vocabulary – Word Wall
Allusion: a brief reference to a person,
event, place, or phrase. The writer assumes
the reader will recognize the reference.
Allusion examples
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“Christy didn't like to spend money. She was no
Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything
except the bare necessities.”
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Can you spot the allusion here?
“I’m no batman, but that was pretty awesome!”
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What is the speaker alluding?
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http://www.webertube.com/video/4191/theodyssey-in-o-brother-where-art-thou
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Stop at 1:05
Practice
With your elbow buddy, complete the
allusion practice sheet.
Raymond’s Run
As you read the text look for allusions the narrator
provides to the reader. Complete the chart as your
read the story (textual evidence needs to be
provided along with page numbers).
Remember to ask yourself…
a.
How do the allusions contribute to the setting of
the story?
b.
How do the allusions help us to better understand
the characters in the story?
c.
How do the allusions help the reader to better
understand the story's plot?
After reading…
In groups, you will complete an allusion analysis using the text
“Raymond’s Run”.
a.
You will need your chart from story, chart paper and
markers.
b.
Once you have the chart paper label it ‘allusions’ and
draw three categories: setting, characters and plot
setting
Allusions
I characters I plot
You group will be responsible for providing evidence
(remember…you have this on your chart) for these categories.
Discuss – HW: explain how the allusions in the text “Raymond’s
Run” contribute to the setting, characters and plot. Use evidence
from the text for support (citations needed).