1. “Carl considers himself the Ali of tennis.”
Allusion
“Carl considers himself the Ali of tennis.”

2. Allusion An ALLUSION is a passing reference to a
particular event, person, place, or
experience, either direct or implied
(includes historical, classical, mythical,
biblical, or literary allusions).

3. Allusion Allusions connect literary works to a larger
cultural heritage. They allow the writer to
express complex ideas without spelling
them out. Understanding what a literary
work is saying often depends on
recognizing its allusions and the meanings
they suggest.

4. Allusion Identify the allusions & explain its purpose
within the following statements:
In 1963, a day in Dallas changed the course of our nation.
The forbidden fruit of a day off school tempted me to fake sick to my parents.
When he was accused of lying, Tim protested, “But I’m a regular George Washington”.

5. Allusion Examine the allusions already presented
within Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
Story behind Theseus & Hippolyta
Selection of Pyramus & Thisbe
Tale of Cupid
Serpent in Hermia’s Dream