1. Reading Bellwork
Week Six: Allusion

2. Monday, Sept. 26 Write the definitions for:
1. allusion: a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
2. hom- same
3. hype- over, too much
4. mid- middle
5. neo- new, recent, revived

3. Tuesday, Sept. 27
1. What purposes do allusions serve? Answer in a complete sentence.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

4. Answer
Allusions simplify complex ideas and allow the writer to make connections to deepen the reader’s understanding.
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5. Wednesday, Sept. 28
Directions: Write out the sentences and complete the blanks. Then circle the prefix in use.
1. Homonyms and homophone are words that sound or are spelled the __________ but have different meanings.
2. Hyperboles are exaggerations that are ________ inflated to be taken literally.
3. 12 AM is considered midnight because it is in the ___________ of the night.

6. Thursday, Sept. 29
Directions: Write out the sentences and then answer the question.
1. Stephen Hawking is the Einstein of our time. What allusion is being referenced?
2. My Achilles' Heel is chocolate. What allusion is being referenced?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

7. Friday, September 30
Directions: Write out the sentences and complete the blanks. Then circle the prefix in use.
A nurse who works in the neonatal unit treats patients who are _______ babies.
The basketball player hyperextended his arm and the movement put _________ much stress on his body.
The builder prefers to use homogeneous woods so the construction all looks the ___________.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

8. Reading Quiz Define Allusion
Write a sentence using the prefix and add context clues to show meaning of that prefix.
2. hom-
3. mid-
4. neo-
5. hype-

9. Examples
A. The insurance adjuster was as reliable as George Washington.
The allusion in sentence A is to George Washington. The reader is expected to recognize the reference to George Washington and his honesty.
B. She was a Scrooge and never spent money on gifts for her friends or family.
This allusion is to Scrooge, a character in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. He was a stingy man who did not like to spend any money.