1. Allusion
In Pop Culture

2. Allusion
An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

3. 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

4. “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj
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

5. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said, “stay away from Juliet!”

6. “One Call Away” by Charlie Puth
I’m only one call away
I’ll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me

7. “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

8. 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.