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To whom or what are the lyrics below referencing?

I don't need to try to control you Look into my eyes and I'll own you With the moves like Jagger I got the moves like Jagger I got the mooooooves like Jagger

Todays Objective

8.14 Identify Literary, Classical, and Historical allusions in context.

A reference to literature, popculture, religion, history, etc to make a point. You must understand the reference to understand the point.

Types of Allusions
Literary references Literature (books, poems, fairy tales, nursery rhymes) Historical references history ( Religious references religion (Bible, creation, other religion or religious texts) Classical references Mythology (Greek, Roman, etc) Modern reference pop-culture (celebrities, athletes, movies, news, politics)

Example:
After high school, my friends moved to California as if it were 1849. Allusion: California Gold Rush Purpose: to show how quickly the friends uprootedlike there must be gold to be found in California Type: Historical

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Theyd been friends longer than Bert and Ernie. No matter how hard my mom tries, she is no Carol Brady. When it comes to math class, Ive met my Waterloo. He is no Hercules!

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Although well past 30 years old, Matthew lives like hes Dennis the Menace. Hes so rude, I wanted to call him Kanye. That guy is having a Donald Trump hair day! He draws well, but he is no Leonardo da Vinci.

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The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars I'll be lounging on the couch, Just chillin' in my snuggie Click to MTV, so they can teach me how to dougie 'Cause in my castle I'm the freaking man Tomorrow I'll wake up, do some P90X Dont feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone Find 5 allusions in the song lyrics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Sentence

Type of Allusion

To whom or what it refers

Meaning

Carlos used Herculean strength to lift the sofa off his cats tail. I am no cowardly lion, but that thunderstorm scared me! Ella looked as beautiful as Cinderella on her way to the ball. Joe is a good artist, but he is no Leonardo da Vinci. A true Scrooge, Mia spends not a penny on anyone. A regular Spider-Man, Mark scales the wall with ease. A modern-day Romeo and Juliet, Troy and Gabrielle would sacrifice anything for each other.

Mythological

Greek hero, Hercules, who was known for his great strength

Picturing Hercules helps us envision Carloss strength

Allusions in Cartoons

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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Literature History Religion Mythology Politics Sports Science Nature Pop Culture

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