Allusions

Which of the following common sources do writers NOT allude to?

• mythology

• pop culture

• religion

• personal experiences

• literary works, like Shakespeare

Why do authors use allusions in their writing?

• To make the theme more confusing

• To help get their point across in a creative way

• To make the story longer

• To help the writer make more money

In this allusion, Scrooge McDuck is alluding, or referring, to Ebenezer Scrooge from the original story, A Christmas Carol. What is this allusion trying to make you realize about Scrooge McDuck in the cartoon?

• He is old.

• He loves his money.

• He is generous.

• He has a weird name.

Lucifer is another name for the devil. If Lucifer, the cat, is named after this religious figure, what does that mean about the cat?

• He is gluttonous.

• He is selfish.

• He is admirable.

• He is evil.

Why do you think this owl was named Archimedes?

• Archimedes is the name of the author of The Sword in the Stone.

• Archimedes is a famous Greek scholar.

• Archimedes is a famous city in Greece.

• Archimedes is a famous Greek god.

The name of the main character, Nemo, in this movie is an allusion to what?

• Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Carribean

• Captain Hook from Peter Pan

• The name "Nemo" is not actually an allusion in this movie.  The writers just liked the name.

• Captain Nemo from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

What is an allusion?

• A trick of the mind

• Magic

• Another word for Theme

• A cultural/popular/ historical reference that helps the reader understand a story better