1. Literary Term: Allusion

2. Definition Allusion: a reference to a person, place, or event May be used in literature and pop-culture Usually clearly presented, but its meaning can be understood only if the person, place, or event is well known by the reader

3. Purpose Need to be able to recognize allusions in the books because they are usually important in our overall understanding of the text May provide additional insight to theme, characters, values etc. Link literature to the outside world

4. Examples in Advertisement

6. Allusion Notebook Original Story or Event Newer Work in which allusion occurs Impact on Meaning for New Work 1.Poseidon from Greek Mythology: He is the God of the sea 2.Hermes from Greek Mythology: Messenger God KIA Optima Commercial FTD Commercial The car is so “epic” that even a powerful Greek God desires it and tries to obtain it You can count on a quick, reliable delivery as such of Hermes himself

7. Instructions: Using the website below, find the names of two companies/groups that allude to mythology http://thanasis.com/modern/biz.htm Read about the myth or mythological character that inspired the name Record your findings in your Allusion Notebook How does the reference to mythology reinforce the motto or purpose of the company/group?