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Cartoons for the Classroom: Literary Allusion vs. Pop Culture
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature literary allusion and pop culture. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Npr: A Series of Unfortunate Literary Allusions
Can you spot the many literary allusions made in the famous "Series of Unfortunate Events" books? This article points them out and explains them.
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Knowledge Master Weekly Quiz: Allusions
Take this quiz to see if you can identify the many ways that allusion is used in our language. W.9-10.9a Analysis
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English Grammar Online: Stylistic Devices: Allusion
If you need a brief, clear explanation of allusion and how it works, this is a good place to start.
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Araya: Mythological Allusions
These explanations are linked to mythological allusions present in "The Rose of Versailles" manga. Source material is provided. RL.9-10.9 allusions to other works.