lit devices and allusions

September 28, 2015

E.Q: Identify literary devices used in the Yellow Wall-Paper.

Obj: I can identify literary devices used in the Yellow Wall-Paper and analyze their function.

Starter:

Watch the clip from Austin Powers.

What is the allusion?

Explain the reference.

Vocabulary:

Literary Term: Allusion 

part of speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Your Definition:

Activity: Identify allusions in various mediums.

Activity;

1.  Literary Devices Spider Map

With a partner you will create a spider map of the literary devices used in the Yellow Wall-Paper

You must identify:

Theme (3)
Personification (5)
Connotation (5))
Denotation (5)
Imagery (5)
Motif 1
Symbol (1)

For each device, find an example in the text and then explain the meaning.

Complete this task on the large sheets of paper and use markers!

2.  Allusions

a.  Listen to Love Story  by Taylor Swift

You can follow along with the lyrics here.

Research the allusions and explain what it mean in relation to the song.

b.  Scream Mask

Research the mask.

What historical painting is it alluding to?

Research the allusion and explain the relation.

c.   Potato chips are my diet's Achilles heel.

Research the allusion and explain what it means.

3.  Practice

Find 3 examples of allusions on your own.

State the allusion.

Research and explain what it is alluding to.

Connect the allusion to your example.

Closure:

Using the learning target, self-evaluate.

Would you be hitting a 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Explain why you are on that level.