A1 and B2: I can
identify figurative
language and its
effect on F451.
I can identify and
explain allusions in
Fahrenheit 451.
Allusions in F451
General Bell Ringer
What do you think are some
of the most powerful or
memorable stories, fiction
OR non-fiction, in our
culture? Why?
Advanced Bell Ringer
The New York Times said, “Frightening in its
implications, Mr. Bradbury’s account of this
insane world, which bears many alarming
resemblances to our own, is fascinating.”
What are the “frightening implications”, and
what “alarming resemblances” does Montag’s
world have to our own? Reference Part 2 and
Part 3 ONLY. Need at least 3 comparisons
and explanations.
Agenda
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2)
Bell Ringer
ADV: Reading Quiz
1) A1: Finish Figurative Language
Handout/Graphic Novel Part
2Comprehension/Lit Devices Questions
2) B2: Finish Figurative Language handout, read,
graphic novel?  Comprehension/Lit
Devices Questions
3)
4)
5)
Allusion Notes
Read
Allusion practice
I can identify and explain allusions in
Fahrenheit 451.
General
Since we already took notes on figurative
language, pull out your organizer and a
book. Let’s go through and fill out our
worksheet, then read for more uses of
figurative language in the text.
 Graphic Novel Imagery Analysis and
Comparisons
A1 and B2: I can
identify figurative
language and its
effect on F451.
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Vocabulary- last 10 words
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1. quavered p. 98
2. trench p. 107
3. verbiage p. 107
4. oracle p. 107
5. dilate p. 133
6. quarry p. 133
7. luminosity p. 135
8. juggernaut p. 140
9. scythe p. 158
10. oblivion p. 159
Vocabulary- last 10 words RB
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1. quavered p. 94
2. trench p. 103
3. verbiage p. 103
4. oracle p. 103
5. dilate p. 127
6. quarry p. 126
7. luminosity p. 129
8. juggernaut p. 133
9. scythe p. 151
10. oblivion p. 152
Allusion Notes
Allusion:
A reference to a
specific book, play,
historical event,
mythological
creature/god, or
other artistic or
historical work.
Ex: “She was
undefeated in all her
events. She blew past
the other runners in
the 100m, smoked
them all in the 500m,
but like Achilles, she
eventually fell, the
hurdles her heel.”
Allusion Notes
An allusion
MUST be
specific.
Not an allusion:
“She looked like
a dwarf with her
stout body and
big ears.
Definitely an allusion:
“She looked like the
stout, big-eared Dopey,
clumsily following
Snow White.”
Two Types of Allusion
Direct Allusion:
Ex: “’Cause you were
Romeo, I was a Scarlet
The historical or
Letter, and my daddy
artistic work or
said stay away from
person is
Juliet…”
mentioned directly.
This can include
using direct titles,
names, quotations,
etc.
Two Types of Allusion
Ex:
Indirect Allusion:
The connection to
another historical or
artistic work or
person is IMPLIED. No
names are mentioned
directly. Often, this
happens when plot
structures or
character traits closely
resemble another
work, character, or
historical event.
What is the indirect allusion
in this scene from MacBeth?
Purpose of Allusion
Ex:
Allusions are
used to draw
comparisons
between the
situation in the
work you’re
reading and with
the work or
historical event
alluded to.
This director made the allusion to Hitler
here to make the audience realize how
ruthless MacBeth had become. It’s meant
to make the audience feel uncomfortable
with MacBeth’s actions and to
foreshadow MacBeth’s downfall.
THINK YOU’LL NEVER
USE THIS IN REAL LIFE?
ALLUSIONS IN
POPULAR SONGS
J.Cole “Can’t
Get
Enough”
“…make
Wesley pay
his taxes…”
In 2006, famous actor
Wesley Snipes was
convicted of tax evasion
and went to jail. J.Cole
makes an allusion to this
event to say the woman in
the song is so beautiful
that she could have made
Snipes pay his taxes.
( ONLY PLAY THE 1ST 25 SECONDS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m5susk8fmQ
B.O.B
“Strange
Clouds”
“…call that
Nancy
Kerrigan…”
ALLUSIONS IN
POPULAR SONGS
Olympic figure skater
Nancy Kerrigan was
attacked with a crowbar
during her Olympic trials.
There is no clear purpose
for this allusion in the
song other than the play
on words with “pipe” :/
(ONLY PLAY THE 1ST 22 SECONDS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZSof28aW0w
ALLUSIONS IN
POPULAR SONGS
Frank Ocean ft.
Andre 3000
“Pink Matter”
“…what am I,
Hemmingway?”
Ernest Hemmingway was
an American author
known for intense selfreflection in much of his
writing. Here, Andre 3000
is reflecting on himself and
his life, until he stops and
asks if he’s Hemmingway.
WELL-READ RAPPERS
FTW!
(2:40-3:05)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kehzCpybzB8
Practice
1. In your group, come
up with at least 4
allusions from
pop culture
(songs, books,
or movies). *You
may use your
phone to find
these.
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You have 5
minutes.
2.
Next, follow the
instructions on
your allusion
chart. Work in
your groups to
come up with
what is being
alluded to in
those scenes.
 You
have 15
minutes.
Assignment
You will work on
allusions in F451
today.
Red book:
#2. p. 37
#3 p. 79
#4 p. 96
#5 p. 156
Choose your
own!
15 minutes
You may work in
groups of 3.
NO MORE
THAN 3. 
Exit Slip
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On your own, describe a conflict or a
memorable situation that's happened
while at PLD. Use at least 2 allusions in
your account.
*When you use an allusion, you don't need to
describe the problem. The reader becomes active by
reflecting on the analogy.