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Reading Bellwork Week Six: Allusion
Monday, Sept. 26 Write the definitions for: • 1. allusion: a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. • 2. hom- same • 3. hype- over, too much • 4. mid- middle • 5. neo- new, recent, revived
Tuesday, Sept. 27 • 1. What purposes do allusions serve? Answer in a complete sentence. Dude, it’s reading time! Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
Answer • Allusions simplify complex ideas and allow the writer to make connections to deepen the reader’s understanding. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUMOmBxC3Cg
Wednesday, Sept. 28 Directions: Write out the sentences and complete the blanks. Then circle the prefix in use. • 1. Homonyms and homophone are words that sound or are spelled the __________ but have different meanings. • 2. Hyperboles are exaggerations that are ________ inflated to be taken literally. • 3. 12 AM is considered midnight because it is in the ___________ of the night.
Thursday, Sept. 29 Directions: Write out the sentences and then answer the question. • 1. Stephen Hawking is the Einstein of our time. What allusion is being referenced? • 2. My Achilles' Heel is chocolate. What allusion is being referenced? Dude, it’s reading time! Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
Friday, September 30 Directions: Write out the sentences and complete the blanks. Then circle the prefix in use. • A nurse who works in the neonatal unit treats patients who are _______ babies. • The basketball player hyperextended his arm and the movement put _________ much stress on his body. • The builder prefers to use homogeneous woods so the construction all looks the ___________. Dude, it’s reading time! Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
Reading Quiz Define • Allusion Write a sentence using the prefix and add context clues to show meaning of that prefix. • 2. hom- • 3. mid- • 4. neo- • 5. hype-
Examples A. The insurance adjuster was as reliable as George Washington. • The allusion in sentence A is to George Washington. The reader is expected to recognize the reference to George Washington and his honesty. B. She was a Scrooge and never spent money on gifts for her friends or family. • This allusion is to Scrooge, a character in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. He was a stingy man who did not like to spend any money.