Allusion In Pop Culture
Allusion An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
Allusion in Pop Culture Artists use allusion to add to the the basic song idea Because of allusion, artists don’t have to spend time describing something their listeners are already familiar with
“Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN0Saar-QKQ In this very moment, I’m king In this very moment, I slayed Goliath with a sling This very moment I bring Put it on everything, that I will retire with the ring
“Love Story” by Taylor Swift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOKOiZo5zAQ That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles And my daddy said, “stay away from Juliet!”
“One Call Away” by Charlie Puth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPYumdhRMkU I’m only one call away I’ll be there to save the day Superman got nothing on me
“Wing$” by Macklemore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QGlnyyJDOI I was trying to fly without leaving the ground Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right Wanted to be him I wanted to be that guy I wanted to touch the rim
Your Turn! Get in pairs of 2 or groups of 3 and find an example of allusion in pop culture. We will come together as a class and discuss what you found.