What is Allusion?
A short reference to something well known in a story or text.
What is an allusion?
Calling someone "strong like Hercules" refers to this type of story.
A myth
Calling someone a "Real-Life Cinderella" means their life changed like this.
From bad to good
Kind, Helpful, or a Good Person.
"He ran faster than the Flash" What is the allusion referring to?
The Flash (a very fast superhero)
An allusion does NOT usually explain this in detail.
What is the original story?
Someone who has a "Midas Touch" is good at this.
Making money
Saying a character is as "brave as a lion" alludes to this book.
The Wizard of Oz
Referring to someone as being a "Judas" refers to what?
A betrayal.
"She opened pandora's box by sharing the secret." What does this mean?
She caused a lot of trouble.
Allusions often refer to myths, history, the Bible, or this type of modern media
What are books, movies, or pop culture?
"She got hit with Cupid's arrow." What does this allusion refer to?
Something that causes a person to fall in love.
Referring to a perfect place as "Neverland" alludes to this character.
Peter Pan
Referring to a genius as an "Einstein" refers to who?
Albert Einstein.
"The coach said this was our Trojan Horse plan." What does this mean?
A clever trick or hidden plan.
Authors use allusions mainly to add this to their writing.
What is deeper meaning or understanding?
"He's a real Hercules!" What does this refer to?
Superhuman strength, power, effort, and size.
Calling someone a "Modern Day Romeo" refers to what?
Romeo from "Romeo and Juliet". He is romantic
"Chocolate is his Kryptonite." What or who does this refer to?
Superman
"He is really a Picasso with his paintings!" What/Who allusion does this refer to?
Pablo Picasso
An allusion expects the reader to already have this.
What is background knowledge?
"That plan was his Achille's heel." What does this allusion refer to?
A weakness.
"I'll turn into a pumpkin if I am not home!" What character allusion is this quote referring to?
Cinderella
"This test was his Mount Everest." What does this allusion mean?
It is a very hard challenge.