Journal #__: Allusions & Hip-Hop Learning Targets: Students will be able to define and identify allusions in a text. Students will be able to analyze, in writing, the purpose and meaning of allusions in a song.

What is an allusion? Why do authors make allusions? What makes a good allusion?

Allusion Definition a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. Why do authors make allusions? What makes a good allusion? How are allusions different than references?

Why do authors make allusions? The use of allusions enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions. The readers comprehend the complex ideas by comparing the emotions of the writer or poet to the references in the text. Additionally, allusions allow authors to create: social commentary, satire, allegories, hidden thematic messages, and other important purposes for their work.

“Why rappers love grey poupon” —Vox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOgPk5T1xi0

“Why rappers love grey poupon” —Vox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOgPk5T1xi0 What ideas does a Grey Poupon allusion, in Hip-Hop, mean? Why does the video think rappers make Grey Poupon allusions? What is the history of the Grey Poupon commercial? What does it represent? How are Grey Poupon allusions related to social class issues in America?

Final Question: What is the effect created by Kendrick Lamar’s allusion to Grey Poupon in his song and video for “Humble”??

I'm so ******' sick and tired of the Photoshop Show me somethin' natural like afro on Richard Pryor Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretchmarks Still will take you down right on your mama's couch in Polo socks, ay This **** way too crazy, ay, you do not amaze me, ay I blew cool from AC, ay, Obama just paged me, ay I don't fabricate it, ay, most of y'all be fakin', ay I stay modest 'bout it, ay, she elaborate it, ay This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED Talk, ay Watch my soul speak, you let the meds talk, ay