Allusions

What is the definition of 'allusion'?

• a reference within a work to something famous outside it, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture

• A reference to something in a non-fiction text

• A type of figurative language

• A magic trick in literature

What type of allusion is the following example:

My diet was going well until the new chocolate store went in down the street, chocolate is my Achilles’ heel.

• Religious

• literature or mythology

• Historical

• Magical

What type of allusion is the following example:

The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden. 

• Religious

• literature or mythological

• Historical

• Magical

What type of allusion is the following example:

Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.

• Religious

• Literature or Mythological

• Historical

• None of the above

“Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.” Is this an allusion?

• Yes

• No

What are the three most popularly alluded works?

• The Bible, Shakespeare, and Medieval Mythology

• Shakespeare, Greek/Roman Mythology, and African Mythology.

• The Bible, Medieval Mythology, and Shakespeare

• The Bible, Shakespeare, and Greek/Roman Mythology

What is the mythological allusion this logo references?

• This is Aphrodite’s (the goddess of beauty and love) symbol.

• This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

• Twin tailed sirens who were dangerous sea creatures known for their beauty and melodious music. They lured seamen and sailors into death.

• This Roman name for the goddess of beauty is perfect for representing a beauty product for women.

What mythological image is an allusion for this logo?

• This foolish King loved gold so much that the god Dionysus rewarded him with the ability to turn everything he touched to gold.

• This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory, Nike, drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

• Hermes’s winged feet help him deliver messages.

• The winged shoe represents the Greek Hermes [Roman Mercury] who wore winged shoes that gave him speed to help him perform his duties.

The definition of a Religious allusion is:

• A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

• An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

• An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

• An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.

The definition of a Mythological allusion is:

• A reference made to a specific time, place, person, or event.

• An example ore reference to a myth or character in a myth.

• An example or reference to a piece of literature in specific cultures or countries.

• An example ore reference to the Bible or other religious text.