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In "Whirligig" by Paul Fleischman, the author uses allusions to various cultural references to help create a deeper connection between the characters and the readers. By referencing well-known stories, myths, or historical events, Fleischman adds layers of meaning to his narrative, enriching the overall themes of the story and providing readers with a broader context to interpret the characters' experiences. Additionally, these allusions can help readers make connections between their own lives and the stories referenced, enhancing their engagement with the text.
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What is a metaphor in whirligig?
“He was a leper now. No one would go near him (Page 16).”
How would you make an allusion to Oscar Wilde- What part of his life would you be referrencing if you were making an allusion to him?
It means that the person is Homosexual in nature. Not witty.Matt.
What reference would not be effective as an allusion in a story?
A personal habit from the author.
What is a Cleopatra-like allusion?
In today's popular thinking about Cleopatra, a Cleopatra allusion would be any girl who gets what she want through sex. A temprtress. A femme fatal.
A sentence for allusion?
Meaning "indirect reference" or "bringing something to mind in passing", the term "allusion" can be used in numerous ways in a sentence. Just one example would be, "The author's allusion to her primary source went undetected by all of the reviewers who critiqued her essay."
What is the allusion in the sentence It was a remarkable team of travlers who would be undertaking this odyssey.?
The answer would be... remarkable team of travelers.
What is allusion as a verb?
A reference to another work or well-known aspect of culture.
What are ways to remember allusion?
An allusion is an indirect or passing reference, a way to call something to mind without stating it directly. The success of an allusion depends on the audience "getting it," so you might think about "ALL-U" getting the reference to remind you that an allusion isn't immediately understood. You might also remember that "ALL Understand" an allusion or even "ALL" don't get it. Any way you can remember ALLusion instead of ILLusion would help you remember the word. To remember the definition, you could also think of Anti-direct or Anti-statement so you'll think of it being an indirect statement.
Is there a single name for all the oceans on earth?
The seven seas would be a common poetic allusion.
Is tarquin an allusion-mythological or biblical?
Tarquin can be both a mythological and biblical allusion. In Roman mythology, Tarquin is associated with the Tarquinian dynasty of Etruscan kings of Rome. In the Bible, there is a figure named Tarquin mentioned in some versions of the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew.
What are easy ways to remember allusion?
An allusion is an indirect or passing reference, a way to call something to mind without stating it directly. The success of an allusion depends on the audience "getting it," so you might think about "ALL-U" getting the reference to remind you that an allusion isn't immediately understood. You might also remember that "ALL Understand" an allusion or even "ALL" don't get it. Any way you can remember ALLusion instead of ILLusion would help you remember the word. To remember the definition, you could also think of Anti-direct or Anti-statement so you'll think of it being an indirect statement.
Can summer be an allusion?
Summer would only be an allusion if you were referring to another work. If you specifically say "summer" in your work, then it could be a symbol... or just literally mean summer.
