Allusion In Pop Culture Allusion An indirect reference
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Allusion In Pop Culture
Allusion An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
Allusion in Pop Culture ● Artists use allusion to add to the basic song idea ● Because of allusion, artists don’t have to spend time describing something their listeners are already familiar with
“Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=YN 0 Saar-QKQ In this very moment, I’m king In this very moment, I slayed Goliath with a sling This very moment I bring Put it on everything, that I will retire with the ring
“Love Story” by Taylor Swift https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=WOKOi. Zo 5 z. AQ That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles And my daddy said, “stay away from Juliet!”
“One Call Away” by Charlie Puth https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=RPYumdh. RMk. U I’m only one call away I’ll be there to save the day Superman got nothing on me I’m only one call away
“Wing$” by Macklemore https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=8 QGlnyy. JDOI I was trying to fly without leaving the ground Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right Wanted to be him I wanted to be that guy I wanted to touch the rim
Your Turn! Get in pairs of 2 or groups of 3 and find an example of allusion in pop culture. We will come together as a class and discuss what you found.
