Idiom pun allusion

IDIOM

IDIOM: an expression that has a meaning apart from what it actually says. - everyday phrases that do not make sense literally, but we still understand what they mean.

On a roll Written all over your face Cat got your tongue Couch Potato

Problem: You may not recognize them Solution: If it doesn’t make since literally, there is probably a second meaning = Cut off your nose to spite your face Hitch your wagon to a star Make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear Shoot from the hip to make the situation worse because you do something out of anger set the highest goal; strive for the greatest reward turn a small, unimportant issue into a big problem; exaggerate the importance of something to speak or act without thinking first = = =

PUN

PUN: a form of word play which takes advantage of words with multiple meanings or similar sounding words often to create a humorous situation or joke.

Allusion

Allusion: Definition-a reference within a work to something famous outside of it, such as a person, place, event, work of art, literature, music, or pop culture. Purpose-Lets reader/viewer understand by connecting to something already known.

Allusion “Problems” Not to be confused with “ILLUSIONS”

Allusion “Problems” NOT references to someone/something only a small group of people know. So, you wouldn’t say, “Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.”

Sally had a smile rivaled only by that of the Mona Lisa. Allusion Example Sally had a smile rivaled only by that of the Mona Lisa. Since most everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine Sally’s almost expressionless smile.

“THE BIG THREE” The Bible Greek/Roman Mythology Shakespeare So, what does that tell you? ---You are expected to be well-read in order to understand many allusions!