Allusions Flashcards
Where does this allusion come from?
His smile is like kryptonite to me.
Kryptonite is an allusion to the Superman movies/comics where, even though he has super powers, kryptonite is his weakness.
what could referring to someone as a narcissist mean?
They are selfish or in love with themselves.
What is an allusion?
Reference to a famous figure, historical even or we’ll known literature.
When using an allusion what must you be mindful of?
The audience - the allusion is only useful if the audience know where it comes from and what the implications are.
Where are the 4 most common sources for allusions?
Biblical/the Bible
Greek Myths
Shakespeare
Fairytales
Where does this allusion come from?
She felt like she had a golden ticket.
Allusion to Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
