1. Bringing in some “outside help” to form figurative connections
Allusion and Parody
Bringing in some “outside help” to form figurative connections

2. Allusion
When a text makes a reference to or mentions another work within its body
Example: In The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton alludes to the southern gentlemen in Gone with the Wind to explain how Johnny views Dally
Also in The Outsiders, Hinton references the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” to explain how Ponyboy must re-examine his life after the death of his friends

3. Listen to this! Listen to “Goodbye Alice in Wonderland” by Jewel
What allusions does she make to other works of literature?
How do these allusions enhance her point?
What, exactly, is Jewel trying to say “goodbye” to?

4. Parody
A humorous or satirical reference to another work; a “joke” or funny re-creation of the original
Example: The song “Ridin’ Dirty” by Chamillionaire was changed into the song “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al Yankovic
Satire: the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or make fun of something

5. Watch this! Here are a couple of examples of PARODY songs:
“Bad” by Michael Jackson >> “Fat” by Weird Al
“I’m Elmo and I Know It”