Alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion
Alliteration: When a series of words in a row (or close to a row) have the same first consonant sound
Carrie's cat clawed her couch. Sara’s sister slept soundly. Hannah’s home has heat.
Words that imitate the sounds they represent Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate the sounds they represent
Bang! Growl! Hiss! Creak… Boom!
Repeating something that has already been said Repetition: Repeating something that has already been said
Practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkCnfsRnKWc
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:
Not to be confused with “ILLUSIONS” Allusion “Problems” Not to be confused with “ILLUSIONS”
NOT references to someone/something only a small group of people know. 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.
Most Popular Allusions THREE MOST POPULARLY ALLUDED WORKS: 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!
The Allusion Game
What to do: For each scene or song that will appear, you will want to pay attention to the use of allusion. After the clip, you will be asked a question in reference to that allusion.
Scene 1: SCion commercial Watch the following commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =vmRTN2Ws1HU Scene 1: SCion commercial
What allusion is used in the Scion commercial?
To show the power of the Zion To suggest that the Zion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts. To show that even the top Greek god will use this car. All of the above In the scion high voltage commercial, why is the allusion of Zeus used?
To demonstrate the power of the Zion To insinuate that the Zion is powered by Zeus’s high voltage bolts. To show that even the top Greek god will use this car. All of the above In the scion high voltage commercial, why is the allusion of Zeus used?
Listen to the first 1:40 of this song: http://www. youtube. com/watch Scene 5: “So Good”
Name two artists (music or visual) that B.o.B. uses as allusion.
Name two artist (music or visual) that B.o.B. uses as allusion. Michelangelo Gershwin Picasso DaVinci
Scene 4: Finding Nemo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN2doCD3YJw Watch the following scene from Finding Nemo: Scene 4: Finding Nemo
To what famous recovery group does the scene allude to?
To what famous recovery group does the scene allude to? Alcoholics Anonymous To what famous recovery group does the scene allude to?
Scene 8: “Kryptonite” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRvbxLlUexU Listen to first 1:25: Scene 8: “Kryptonite”
Why is the song titled “Kryptonite?”
Why is the song titled “Kryptonite” Why is the song titled “Kryptonite”? The song is titled “Kryptonite” to show that though the singer is referred to as Superman, he has a weakness and fear. He feels like he has a weakness that he must hide but wants to show. This weakness is his kryptonite. How would you respond to this question using RACE?
Watch the first 1:54 of the film: http://www. youtube. com/watch Watch the first 1:54 of the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojuthg96jBI&feature=endscree n&NR=1 Scene 7: Shark Tales
What is the allusion in the clip?
How is the allusion to Jaws ironic? The sharks fight each other. The people aren’t afraid of the sharks. The shark is really kind. The shark loves the song and waits to swim with it. How is the allusion to Jaws ironic?
How is the allusion to Jaws ironic? The sharks fight each other. The people aren’t afraid of the sharks. The shark is really kind. The shark loves the song and waits to swim with it. How is the allusion to Jaws ironic?
Find 3 allusions in this preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6X5ti4YlG8 Final Scene It: Shrek 2