2.  Allusion: a reference made about something or someone  usually to a mythology, literature, the Bible, religion, or history.  These references can be direct or indirect.  Usually writers will not come out and say what they are alluding to, so the allusion is lost if the reader does not know the reference.  Why Writers Use It: Allusions can help people see unique connections between two ideas. The reference can help the audience better understand a subject.

3. Can you figure out what these examples are alluding to?  Carl tells so many lies his nose should be three feet long by now!  The cinnamon rolls were huge and golden brown, reminiscent of the twisted buns on the sides of a certain Jedi princess’s head.  I'm no cowardly lion!

4. Imagery Use of descriptive words that appeal to the senses (smell, sight, sound, touch, taste). Examples: o The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind. o Her face blossomed when she caught a glance of him. o The eerie silence was shattered by her scream.