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2. “TD&TW” – Captain Kidd, Quakers, slavery, Salem witch trials “TYM” – blue suede shoes –Elvis

3. Percy Jackson – Greek allusions Odyssey - Trojan War, gods

4. Is this an example of ALLUSION, METAPHOR, or SIMILE? The snow is like a white blanket. America is a melting pot. The rise in poverty will unlock the Pandora’s box of crimes. Her lovely voice was music to his ears. Life is like a rollercoaster. The alligator’s teeth are white daggers. Their home was as lonely as a prison. His heart is a cold iron. “Hey! Guess who the new Newton of our school is?” She is as beautiful as a peacock. He is a shinning star. Time is money. Don't be a Scrooge!

5. Now it’s YOUR turn Homework: Find a contemporary allusion in modern day work to ANY “real” historical, cultural, or literary character, work, situation, etc. Example: The mini van The Odyssey Gnomeo and Juliet