Allusions in Music by Lauren Carter https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg Type your allusion in Google Doc first. (The challenge activity you had for homework.) Then, copy and paste it here on the Padlet. Add a link to the Youtube video with lyrics. en-us 2022-03-21 16:30:24 UTC 2022-05-18 12:55:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Reese Sims https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107613223 Song: One Call Away by Charlie Puth

  1. Identify the allusion: ‘’ Superman got nothing on me’’
  2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / Refers to the superhero called Superman
  3. Connotation: Suggests that the song writer is more reliable than Superman
  4. Comparison: Superman’s reliability to the Songwriter’s
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that the songwriter is more dependable than superman,the songwriter uses the allusion to tell his love interest in the song that he would never abandon her or leave her side.


]]> 2022-03-22 14:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107613223 Madelynn King https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107621152 Song: Love story by Taylor Swift


  1. Identify the allusion: you were romeo you were throwing pebbles and my daddy said stay away from juliet and I say crying on the staircase begging you please don’t go, Romeo take me somewhere we can be only i'll be waiting all there's left to do is run, you'll be the prince and i'll be the princess. It’s a love story baby just say yes.
  2. Source / Meaning: history/ literally referring to the Romeo and Juliet tail
  3. Connotation: She’s in love and doesn’t want him to go 
  4. Comparison: him being a prince and her being the princess
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates love. The songwriter uses the allusion to tell him about her love for him.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107621152 Autumn Gentry https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107621340   Love Story - Taylor Swift
 Identify the allusion: 'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
  1. Source / Meaning: Historical / literally refers to someone being her Romeo
  2. Connotation: Romeo is their true love/ savor
  3. Comparison: In this phase, the person is being called there Romeo because they saved them there for they are her savor
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates lover The songwriter uses the allusion to show how important they were.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107621340 Jackson Cook https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107623204 Song: The Motto by Drake


  1. Identify the allusion: Them Spanish girls love me like I’m Aventura
  2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/ Literally refers to a Spanish band
  3. Connotation: Spanish girls loving you suggests that you are very good looking and charming.
  4. Comparison: The Singer is being compared to Aventura
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a handsome man. The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that he is as good looking as the men in Aventura.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107623204 Tillie Sweat https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626196 Song: Beastie Boys - Shadrach
  1. Identify the allusion: “We’re just 3 M.C.’s and we’re on the go – Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego!”
  2. Source / Meaning: Biblical / Literally refers to the 3 young Jews from Judah in the book of Daniel. 
  3. Connotation:  These three men were always moving but hopeful people. 
  4. Comparison: The Beastie compare themselves to these three men.
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of hope for the men upstairs. The songwriter uses the allusion to say these hopeful men were all on the go just like the 3 Jews in the Bible.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626196 Ameer Al-khawlani alkhawlaniab https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626309 Song:My life -J cole

  1. Identify the allusion: Ja morant, I'M on my Grizzly
  2. Source / Meaning: From a J cole song/ Ja morant is a famous basketball player who plays for the grizzlies 
  3. Connotation: Positive. He is saying he is like ja morant
  4. Comparison: Rapper is being compared to a upcoming great player Ja Morant 
  5. Effect: because the illusion creates That he is on timing like he is great The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest he is one of the greatest right now..


]]> 2022-03-22 14:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626309 Brooklyn Jennings jenningsbm https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626324 Song: "One Call Away" by Charlie Puth


  1. Identify the allusion: “Superman got nothing on me”
  2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ refers too superman
  3. Connotation: He suggests that he is her superman and can save her from anything.
  4. Comparison: to superman
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates that he is always there for her. The songwriter uses the allusion that he will be available if she needs anything he will be there for her.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107626324 Bryleigh Beuoy https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107629218 Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift
  1. Identify the allusion: “Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter and my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet” but you were everything to me I was beggin' you, "Please don't go,’”
  2. Source / Meaning: Art / literally refers to Romeo and Juliet, a Shakespearean play
  3. Connotation: Romeo and Juliet suggest a complicated love story.
  4. Comparison: The song writer is comparing her love for this guy to the love Romeo and Juliet have for each other.
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates a complex love story the songwriter uses the allusion to suggest they are meant to be together even though their parents might not agree.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107629218 Zac Hallman https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107632926 Fortunate son- CCR
  1. Identify the allusion 
 Some folks are born made to wave the flag
They're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief "
They point the cannon at you, Lord
  1. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ Literally refers to The american flag from the united states.
  2. Connotation: The american flag is worth fighting for
  3. Comparison: Singer is being compared to the american flag 
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a hero The songwriter uses the allusion to show the American is worth fighting for and to never give it up.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107632926 Kayden Gronczniak https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107634159 Song: I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
“Don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing”

Identify the allusion:/ pop culture/ the singer doesn’t want to die
  1. Source / Meaning: the singer is afraid to fall asleep and leave the one he really loves
  2. Connotation: the singer expresses their fear of death when you go to sleep because he doesn’t want to leave his girl
  3. Comparison: his fear is being compared to his love for a women
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates a deathful moodThe songwriter uses the allusion to express his overall love for the girl he likes.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107634159 Micah plunkett https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107634537 Song: John the Revelator
Youtube video link: 
Identify the allusion: You know Christ had twelve apostles
And three he led away
He said, "Watch with me one hour,
'Till I go yonder and pray."
Source biblical / Meaning: refers to jesus asking 3 of the twelve apostles to guard him while he prayed 
Connotation: “Watch with me one hour ” suggests people watching your back
Comparison: Comparing the 3 apostles to good friends 
Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of friends The songwriter uses the allusion to show its good to have people watch your back.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107634537 Mark Boatwright https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107636901 Song: shadrach beastie boys 
:
Identify the allusion: “And the man upstairs, I hope that he cares.
If I had a penny for my thoughts I’d be a millionaire.
We’re just 3 M.C.’s and we’re on the go –
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego!”
  1. Source / Meaning:biblical/literary meaning  to shadrach,meshach ,and abednego from the Bible 
  2. Connotation: that they are three young men who are strong in what they believe in.
  3. Comparison: the singers are being compared to the young men.
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of hope . The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that they have a strong belief in their man up stairs.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107636901 Cooper Bell https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107638277 Song: The score- Legend


  1. Identify the allusion: Red lights, I could never stop
  2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ literally means: the singer is comparing himself to a car but he will never stop. 
  3. Connotation: you should never stop what you are pursuing 
  4. Comparison: the singer is being compared to a car. 
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates a person who never stops until they complete their goals.  The songwriter uses the allusion to say that he will never stop until he completes his goal.

]]> 2022-03-22 14:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107638277 Addy Landry https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107650004 Song: Dark Horse by Katy Perry


  1. Identify the allusion: Make me your Aphrodite Make me Your One and Only
  2. Source / Meaning: Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
  3. Connotation: The songwriter wants to be someone’s lover.
  4. Comparison: Comparing the songwriter to Aphrodite
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of love, The songwriter uses the allusion to show that she wants to be a lover and she is in love.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107650004 Cal Parker parkercf1 https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107653000 Song: One call away by Charlie Puth
Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPYumdhRMkU
  1. Identify the allusion:  Superman got nothing on me
  2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture
  3. Connotation: Superman is very powerful 
  4. Comparison: He is saying that he is superior to a person with great power.
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of being powerful. The songwriter uses the allusion to boast about his own power.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107653000 David Manuel manueldg https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107658773 Song: “White Rabbit” by Egypt Central
Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh2SBLZ0l8g
  1. Identify the allusion: 
“Your magic, white rabbit 
Has left its writing on the wall”
  1. Source / Meaning: Pop culture / Refers to the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland
  2. Connotation: It is the White Rabbit which Alice runs after and searches for endlessly in Wonderland, a symbol of her quest for knowledge.
  3. Comparison: SInger is comparing something to the White Rabbit.
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of searching for knowledge (or finding it) 
  5. The songwriter uses the allusion to show that they have started a journey for knowledge.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107658773 Claud Burke https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107660660 Song: Amish Paradise by Weird Al Yankovic

1. Identify the allusion: "even Ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone
2. Source / Meaning: Biblical / Literally refers to Ezekiel who is a prophet in the bible.
3 . Connotation: Ezekiel believed that God could always give you strength. The singer has worked so hard that Ezekiel doesn't even think God can help him.
4. Comparison: The singers ability to work to Gods strength to help him.
5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that the singer has worked so hard that Ezekiel thinks that even god can't give him strength.]]> 2022-03-22 14:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107660660 Logan Wooten wootenla https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107664884 Song: iSpy By Kyle and Lil Yachty
I'm just like DeRozan, if I shoot it, it goes in… I got a selfie with Oprah, I just ain't never post it And I'm in my happy place posted, I ain't frown since '06
I ain't cried since '01,  You can come back to mine though, your friend ain't cute but it's fine though
  1. Identify the allusion: "I'm just like DeRozan, if I shoot it, it goes in".
  2. Source / Meaning: Sport and Pop culture/ Demar DeRozan
  3. Connotation: DeRozan Suggest the he can’t miss 
  4. Comparison: The songwriter compares himself to Demar DeRozan
  5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of clutchness and that he can’t miss The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that he can get any girl he wants.
]]> 2022-03-22 14:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107664884 Alli Dailey https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107723526  
Song: Mary did you know
Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE 

Identify the allusion:Is heaven's perfect Lamb?

  1. Source / Meaning:  Jesus/ Biblical 
  2. Connotation: Jesus was sent down to save us from sin and is perfect
  3. Comparison: Jesus is being compared to a baby lamb because they are perfect and make no mistakes
  4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that Jesus is perfect and so is a lamb,The songwriter uses the allusion to tell us that Jesus is perfect.



]]> 2022-03-22 14:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107723526 Bailee Parks https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107737604
  • Identify the allusion: 
    • Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
    I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
    You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
    It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
    1.    Source / Meaning: Art / Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare / Romeo and Juliet plan to run away together
    2. Connotation: This suggests that the writer is struggling with obstacles in their love
    3. Comparison: Is comparing the artist and the man she loves to Romeo and Juliet suggesting they want to run away together if they aren’t allowed to be married.
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that the songwriter is deeply in love, The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that if she cannot be with the one she loves she will do whatever it takes.







    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107737604     Layla Ramay https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107743141  
    Song: One Call Away by Charlie Puth
    1. Identify the allusion: “Superman got nothing on me”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / Refers to Superman
    3. Connotation: He suggests that he is stronger than Superman and he can help save her.
    4. Comparison: He compares himself to Superman.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of strength for the singer. The songwriter uses the allusion to say he’s like a hero for her, and that she can depend on him.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107743141     brayden reliford https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107749627  
    Song: one call away charlie puth
    1. Identify the allusion: superman aint got nothing on me im only one call away 
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture
    3. Connotation: positive 
    4. Comparison:  the singer is comparing himself to superman 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a positive connotation The songwriter uses the allusion to compare himself to superman


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107749627     Bella Satterfield https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107753075 Song: pompeii
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m326LNIRB3k
    And the walls kept tumbling down
    In the city that we love
    Grey clouds roll over the hills
    Bringing darkness from above
    But if you close your eyes
    Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?

    1. Identify the allusion: And the walls kept tumbling down
      In the city that we love
      Grey clouds roll over the hills
      Bringing darkness from above
    2. Source / Meaning: historical/ pompeii being destroyed 
    3. Connotation: suggest that the singers life is crumbling before them
    4. Comparison: their life is being compared to pompeii being destroyed 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of their life being broken and destroyed  The songwriter uses the allusion to show his life being crushed and unhealthy .
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107753075     Rhett Benefield https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107757756 1. Meaning
    Superman is strong and basically invincible
    2. Connotation: If he goes crazy he thinks people may call him superman
    3. Comparison: In this phrase he will be called superman because of his qualities
    4.Effect: because of the qualities of the person the songwriter uses the character superman to describe him]]>     2022-03-22 15:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107757756     Ethan Hills https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107758597  
    Song: Holy Grail by Jay-Z
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: But look what it did to Tyson
    2. Source / Meaning: Mike Tyson / That it made mike tyson seem strong
    3. Connotation: this singer is wanting to become famous
    4. Comparison: This singer is saying will the same thing that happened to tyson happen to him
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of being famous The songwriter uses the allusion to show that he doesn't know what will happen if he becomes famous.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107758597     Charlie Bowling https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107761866 Song: "Yonkers" by Tyler, the Creator

    Identify the allusion: “They say success is the best revenge so I beat DeShay up with the stack of magazines I’m in”

    Source / meaning: pop culture / Tyler is refering to the time artist "brandUn DeShay" left the rap group "Odd Future" and other problems between the two.

    Connotation: Negative. He doesnt get along with DeShay

    Comparison: Saying he is famous, because he is in magazines

    Effect: The allusion adds violence to the song to enhance the problems between the two rappers.]]>     2022-03-22 15:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107761866     Dominik Hankins https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107765560 Dominik 
    Song: before i forget by: slipknot

    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2LU1yS7aw
    1. Identify the allusion:
    2. I am a world before I am a man
    3. I was a creature before I could stand
    4. I will remember before I forget
    5. Before I forget that
    6. Source / Meaning: pop culture/science 
    7. Connotation: positive

    1. Comparison:  the singer is stating himself to be a creature before he could stand
    2. Effect: because the allusion creates a reference to science fiction The songwriter uses the allusion to make a reference to how some scientist believed we evolved from little fish that grew legs.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107765560     Michael Garmany https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107765711 Song: Rock n roll by scorey
    1. Identify the allusion: “like slaves ,we wear chains”
    2. Source / Meaning: historical/ literary mine they wear diamond chains like slaves had to wear chains 
    3. Connotation: slaves did wear chains
    4. Comparison: the singer is comparing him self to slaves becasue he wears chains
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a idea that people will wear chains so there kinda like slaves The songwriter uses the allusion to show how slave uset to wear chains when they where a thing.



    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107765711     Makayla Byrams https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107767246 Song: Peter Pan-Kelsea Ballerini
    Youtube video link:Kelsea Ballerini ~ Peter Pan (Lyrics) 
    1. Identify the allusion: The smile, the charm, the words, the spark
    Everything, you had it
    I guess I had a naive heart
    'Cause boy I let you have it
    1. Source / Meaning: Biblical/Literally is referring to how bad her breakup was with the boy
    2. Connotation: How bad the boy broke her heart
    3. Comparison: The singer is comparing a naive heart to a breakup
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a naive heart The songwriter uses the allusion to explain the breakup and how bad it was.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107767246     Lxie Vaughn https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107768248 Song: One call away

    1. Identify the allusion: "Superman got nothing on me"
    2. Source / Meaning: He's saying he's better than Superman and he can't compare to him.
    3. Connotation: Superman is a hero.
    4. Comparison: He could be there for the person more than Superman could.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an effect that the songwriter could be there for them more than superman could he's saying he wouldn't leave the person.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107768248     Amelia Todd https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107769232  
    Song: Taylor swift love story 

    1.) Identify the allusion: That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles

    2.)Source / Meaning: Pop Culter History/Literally refers to Shakespeare

    3.)Connotation: Suggest that the girl is trapped 

    4.)Comparison: The singer is not allowed to be seen with them.

    5.)Effect: because the allusion creates the feeling of being trapped The songwriter uses the allusion to show how strict her parents are.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107769232     Karly Rankin https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107769826 Song: Gypsy Woman
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gnyY_8VU8 
    Identify the allusion: “Hey Gypsy woman look into your crystal ball”
    Source / Meaning: historical / Romania Gypsy
    Connotation: romanian Gypsy who would do fortune and stories
    Comparison: the singer is in need of a fortune of the future
    Effect: because the allusion creates a feeling that the singer needs help The songwriter uses the allusion to convey the need for the future.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107769826     Owen Ridgeway https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107773179 Song: “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” Toby Keith 
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion:
     Now this nation that I love has fallen under attack
    A mighty sucker punch came flyin' in from somewhere in the back
    Soon as we could see clearly
    Through our big black eye
    Man, we lit up your world
    Like the fourth of July
    1. Source / Meaning: History / The fourth of July 
    2. Connotation: The fourth of July is a holiday of fireworks which light up the night sky
    3. Comparison: Revenge for 9/11 to fourth of July 
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates to lighting up the sky. The songwriter uses the allusion to say the USA will seek revenge. .


    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107773179     Sarah Austin austinsm1 https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107789461 Song: bags, clairo
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: Pour your glass of wine
    Mitchell told me I should be just fine, yeah
    Cases under the be 
    Spill it open, let it rush to my head
    1. Source / Meaning: Once feelings are let out you can't take that back it stains like wine.
    2. Connotation: She’s in love and wants to express her feelings but afraid that if she does it will ruin the friendship.
    3. Comparison: Wine spills creating a stain
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates a unsure but loving mood .The songwriter uses the allusion to show shes inlove but afraid to express her feelings.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107789461     Molly Buck https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107819335 Song: Love Story- Taylor Swift
    Youtube video link: Taylor Swift - Love Story
    'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
    And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
    But you were everything to me
    I was beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said


    1. Identify the allusion: 
    2. Source / Meaning: Historical/ Referring to Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare 
    3. Connotation: Suggests that their love story is difficult.
    4. Comparison: This person is her Romeo in the sense that they are in love, but they are also being drawn apart.
    Effect: because the allusion creates a love story line. The songwriter uses the allusion to help listeners understand they want to be together but they are being pulled apart by other people.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107819335     Gavin Haines https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107827419 Song: Smooth criminal Polo G
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: 30 shots'll knock him down like Muhammad Ali
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture-Historical / Refers to a famous boxer Muhammad Ali
    3. Connotation: Muhammad Ali was a boxer who was quick and strong in the arena.
    4. Comparison: The rapper compares the lyrics of shooting people to Muhammad Ali
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of “Hitting” people hard. The songwriter uses the allusion to compare himself shooting in the lyrics to getting hit by Muhammed Ali.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 15:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107827419     Leigha Alexander https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107913935 Song: Kryptonite- 3 Doors Down
     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPU8OAjjS4k
    1. Identify the allusion: "If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
      If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand?
      I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
      Kryptonite"
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture / DC Comic's Superman / This song references Kryptonite from the Superman comics and movies.
    3. Connotation: Kryptonite is Superman’s weakness and the only thing that can disable him.
    4. Comparison: The songwriter promises their lover that they’ll protect them, even when exposed to his “kryptonite” and through hard times.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates contrasting feelings of love and security to weakness. The songwriter uses the allusion to convey the fact that they’ll protect the other at all costs.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107913935     Carter Kelly https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107943266 Song: Bean (Kobe) by Lil Uzi Vert feat. Chief Keef
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YBOMiK_1EI
    1. Identify the allusion: “You know I'm ballin', usual like Kobe”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop-Culture/Historical / Kobe Bryant was a professional basketball player who was so good, he didn’t go to college and he made the NBA and while he was there, he won 5 NBA championships
    3. Connotation: Kobe suggests that an amazing person or athlete who is determined and persistent.
    4. Comparison: The songwriter is being compared to Kobe Bryant which means that the songwriter is doing good for himself.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of victory and determination, The songwriter uses the allusion to show that he is doing good and is determined to win in life.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107943266     Kellan Reaves https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107953039 Song: One call away by Charlie Puth
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPYumdhRMkU
    1. Identify the allusion: "Superman got nothing on me"

    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture
    3. Connotation: Superman is a hero and he saves people.
    4. Comparison: He is saying he will protect the girl if she needs it
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates selflessness The songwriter uses the allusion to show he would protect the girl.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107953039     Brantley Davis https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107961492 Song: Hail Mary

    And God said he should send his one begotten son
    To lead the wild into the ways of the man
    Follow me! 

    1. Identify the allusion: 
    2. Source / Meaning: biblical/ God and what he said
    3. Connotation: God suggest that he should send his son for people to follow
    4. Comparison: Tupac wants people to follow him like they follow God and his begotten son
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of power. The songwriter uses the allusion to show his importance and how he wants to be looked apon.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107961492     Luke Martin https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107964698 Song: rapstar by polo g
    Youtube video link: Polo G - RAPSTAR (Clean Version & Lyrics) - YouTube
    1. Identify the allusion: they say I’m Pac rebirth

    2. Source / Meaning: referring to tupac
     
    3. Connotation: good caring person through rapping and out

    4. Comparison: people refer to him as the new tupac

    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of him as Tupac The songwriter uses the allusion to emphasize that he is Tupac all over again .


    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107964698     Jadyn Garrett https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107973359 Song: Love Story by: Taylor Swift
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xg3vE8Ie_E

    1. Identify the allusion (bolded): “That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
    And my daddy
    Said ‘stay away from Juliet’ "

    2. Source / Meaning: Art / Literally refers to Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare's play - Romeo and Juliet

    3.     Connotation: Suggests that Romeo and Juliet have a difficult relationship because of their parents and can not see each other; where they suggest a complicated love story.

    4. Comparison: The writer is comparing her and whoever this song is about’s love for each other to Romeo and Juliet’s complicated love for each other.

    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a difficult love story and love for each other, The songwriter uses the allusion to illustrate they are actually in love and meant for each other, although their parents might disagree.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 16:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2107973359     John-Michael https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108027152 Song: Dark Horse by Katy Perry
    1. Identify the allusion:” Make me your Aphrodite Make me Your One and Only
    2. Source / Meaning: Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
    3. Connotation: : The songwriter wants to be someone’s lover.
    4. Comparison:the songwriter is comparing  themselves to aphrodite
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of love, The songwriter uses the allusion to show that she wants to be a lover and she is in love with someone.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108027152     Logan Tyler https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108067479 Song: Kryptonite / 3 doors down 
    Lyrics: “If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman? If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand? I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might Kryptonite”
    1. Identify the allusion: I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might Kryptonite”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / Literally refers to superman having a weakness to kryptonite.
    3. Connotation: Kryptonite refers to the man being superman/a hero having a weakness to his friend by protecting him and giving him light but also worried if he won't be by his side if something happens.
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing himself to superman and his friend being compared to kryptonite. 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates that the singer is trying to protect his friend and worried he might leave his side. The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest his friend is in need of protection and he might leave his side if he doesn't need him anymore.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108067479     McKennah Tidmore https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108071740 Song: love story by taylor swift
    Youtube video link: Taylor Swift - Love Story (Lyrics) - YouTube
    1. Identify the allusion: “Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter”
    2. Source / Meaning: historical / literally refers to Romeo and Juliet story
    3. Connotation: their love is very complicated throughout life
    4. Comparison: the artist is comparing their love with someone to romeo and juliet's relationship 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the problems of one's relationship The songwriter uses the allusion to show how the writer's love was related to Romeo and Juliet's love.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108071740     Song: Wonderland by Taylor Swift wratherkj https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074066 Didn't you call my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile?
    Identify the allusion: 
    1. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / He is smiling like the cheshire cat
    2. Connotation: Suggest that he had a really big smile
    3. Comparison: Queen Tay Tay is comparing the guys smile to that of the Chesire Cat.
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates a idea of a really big smile The songwriter uses the allusion to create a visual of the smile.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074066     Brooke Harding https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074661 Song: One Call Away by Charlie Puth
    1. Identify the allusion: “Superman got nothing on me”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/ Literally means that a person is strong and protective
    3. Connotation: It suggests that by saying, “Superman got nothing on me,” means that one is extremely strong and is ready to be a hero.
    4. Comparison: The song compares Superman and the singer.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of heroism. The songwriter uses the allusion to to prove that he is even stronger than Superman himself when it comes to saving the day.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074661     Izzy Embry embryic https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074820 Song: “Love Story” by Taylor Swift      
    1. Identify the allusion: That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
    And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
    1. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/ Literally refers to Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.
    2. Connotation: The girl cannot be with who she wants.
    3. Comparison: In this song, they compare Romeo and Juliet to themselves.
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that they are not allowed to be with each other. The songwriter uses the allusion to show how much they love each other and want to be with each other.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108074820     Adlee Prestridge https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108076241 Song: “My heart will go on”- Celine Dion
    Youtube video link: 
    Identify the allusion: “one more you open the door
    And you’re here in my heart
    And my heart will go on and on
    1. Source / Meaning: Historic/ the door from titanic  
    2. Connotation: Someone laid on the door while it sunk
    3. Comparison: The singers life is slowing falling down 
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates hopelessness  The songwriter uses the allusion to show that her heart is sinking in love.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108076241     Riley Creel https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108079466 Song - I Like It by Cardi B
    1. Identify the allusion: " 'Bout my coins like Mario"
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / Refers to the video game character Mario.
    3. Connotation: Suggest that the singer has lots of and enjoys her money.
    4. Comparison: Mario collecting coins to her collecting cash.
    5. Effect: This allusion creates the effect that the singer makes lots of money often, similar to how Mario can collect large amounts of coins in his video game. ]]>     2022-03-22 17:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108079466     Kylie Conley https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108079492 Song: “One call away” by Charlie Puth
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: “I'll be there to save the day, Superman got nothing on me”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/ Superman from DC comics
    3. Connotation: The singer is saying Superman isn’t as much of a hero as him.
    4. Comparison: Singer is comparing himself and his strength to Superman's.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of heroism, the songwriter uses the allusion to be seen as a better hero than Superman.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108079492     Larkin Saint https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080040 Song: We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: “North Korea, South Korea”
    2. Source / Meaning: History/Korean War
    3. Connotation: Joel is naming off things that happened in his life, which includes the Korean War
    4. Comparison: The Korean War is alluded to in his song about major events that happened in his lifetime.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a focus on the Korean War, The songwriter uses the allusion to demonstrate events that occurred around him.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080040     Aubrey Hyche Song: love story Taylor swift https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080064
    1. Identify the allusion: THat you were Romeo throwing pebbles 
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/guy she likes her back 
    3. Connotation: suggest that the guy of her dreams was shooting his shot 
    4. Comparison: compares the singer's boyfriend/crush to Romeo 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of romance The songwriter uses the allusion to say that she finally found the Romeo that she loves.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080064     Serenity Dorn https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080409 Song: “My heart will go on” by Celine Dion
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vl4ZX490Yo
    1. Identify the allusion: 
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/ true love never ends
    3. Connotation: That they heart may close a door to loving someone but the door can still be opened.
    4. Comparison: Comparing love as doors.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an allusion of true love, The songwriter uses the allusion to tell how they will always love that person no matter what.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108080409     Kaylee Shelton https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108081830 Song: "Concrete Angel" by Martina McBride
    1. Identify the allusion: “She flies to a place where She’s loved, Concrete Angel
    2. Source / Meaning: Biblical/ Concrete angel
    3. Connotation: Going to a place where she is loved as a concrete angel suggests she is not loved on earth but will go to heaven where she is.
    4. Comparison: She is comparing heaven to a place where she will finally be loved because her home situation is abusive and not safe.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of heaven being her safe space from home The songwriter uses the allusion to get the point across that her life at home is not good and that maybe she will be loved when she is dead in heaven such as a concrete angel on a tombstone.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108081830     Brionna Cox https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108081837 Song: “Wonderland” by Taylor Swift
    1. Identify the allusion: “Fell down a rabbit hole” and “We found Wonderland
    2. You and I got lost in it”
    3. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/referring their love to wonderland in Alice and Wonderland
    4. Connotation: this suggests excitement, but also danger
    5. Comparison: Singer is comparing the love to Wonderland
    6. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of excitement, but danger, the songwriter uses the allusion to highlight the unpredictable love.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108081837     Ellison Etheredge https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108082098 Song: Cinderella by the Cheetah Girls

    “I don’t wanna be like Cinderella
    Sitting in a dark, cold, dusty cellar
    Waiting for somebody, to come and set me free”
    1. Identify the allusion: (Highlighted)
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/Compared to Cinderella
    3. Connotation: Cinderella is a maid
    4. Comparison: The singer doesn’t want to end up like Cinderella
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of loss of freedom. The songwriter uses allusion to show her independence.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108082098     Izzy Britnell https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108082574 Song: Kings and Queens - Ava Max
    No damsel in distress, don't need to save me
    Once I start breathin' fire, you can't tame me
    And you might think I'm weak without a sword
    But if I had one, it'd be bigger than yours

    1. Identify the allusion: “damsel in distress”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ Meg from Hercules was a woman who was in distress but did not want saving from a man.
    3. Connotation: Damsel in distress shows one, most usually a woman, who was in need of help.
    4. Comparison: In this song, the singer suggests that she is perfectly fine on her own and doesn’t need saving like a damsel in distress might.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the sense that she doesn’t need help from others, the songwriter uses the allusion to suggest she may want people to leave her alone and that she can thrive on her own.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108082574     Claire Cantrell https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108083568 Song: Freefall by RKS

    1. Identify the allusion: “Called to the Devil and the Devil said quit”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture or biblical / The Devil from the bible
    3. Connotation: The Devil is constantly trying to bring sin and pain into your life so it suggests that he is being pushed into negative things 
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing the people in his life to the Devil 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of bad thoughts or ideas in their life, the songwriter uses the allusion to explain that he is asking for advice from friends and they are giving him bad advice urging him into the wrong decision.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108083568     Maddie Nunley https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108083618 Song: State of Grace by Taylor Swift
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: These are the hands of fate
     You’re my Achilles heel
     This is the golden age of something good and right and real
    1. Source / Meaning: Mythology/ Achilles heel where that was his weak spot
    2. Connotation: Achilles heel suggests her weak spot
    3. Comparison: Singer is comparing her weakness for her crush to your Achilles 
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates the allusion that her crush makes her weak The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest her love interest is her weakness and she cannot help it.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108083618     Brynn McCain https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108103210 Song: Arabian Nights from Aladdin

    Identify the allusion: You can smell every spice
    While you haggle the price
    Of the silks and the satin shawls
    Oh, the music that plays as you move through a maze
    In the haze of your pure delight
    You are caught in a dance
    You are lost in the trance
    Of another Arabian night

    Source / Meaning: Pop culture

    Connotation: It suggests that Arabia is a town that is chaotic. 

    Comparison: Arabian nights from to where Aladdin lives.

    Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of Arabia The songwriter uses the allusion to show the idea of the town that Aladdin lives in.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108103210     Casandra Roberson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108109785 Song: Everybody talks - Neon Trees

    Identify the allusion: "And that was when I kissed her"
    Source / Meaning: “that was when I kissed her”
    Connotation:  “her” suggest a crush this guy has on another girl
    Comparison: The songwriter mention her to tell the listeners how badly he wants to be with her or be her boyfriend
    Effect: because the allusion creates that he has a big crush on this girl The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that he wants to spend every moment with her.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108109785     Ella Blackmon https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108111318 Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift
    1. Identify the allusion: That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
    2. Source / Meaning: Art/ Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet 
    3. Connotation: Romeo and Juliet suggests a tragic love story. 
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing her complicated love life to the one of Romeo and Juliet. 
    5. Effect: Because the allusion creates the sense of a tragic love story, the songwriter uses the allusion to show that her relationship is complicated .
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108111318     Millie Johnson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108116064 Song: One Call Away By Charlie Puth
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPYumdhRMkU

    1. Identify the allusion: I’m only one call away, I’ll be there to save the day, Superman got nothing on me, I’m only one call away
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture / the hero superman
    3. Connotation: Suggests you have a lot of power and are a hero.
    4. Comparison: Singer is comparing himself to Superman
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of power and heroism, the songwriter uses the allusion to say that he is equally as powerful as superman and will always be there to save you.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 17:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108116064     Ellie Johnson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108120719 Song: Dead Man Walking by Jeremy Camp
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf4ufekHjeg
    1. Identify the allusion: “I was a dead man walking”
    2. Source / Meaning: Biblical/ the singer is talking about what people are like before and then the transformation he and others have after they meet Christ. 
    3. Connotation: Negative
    4. Comparison: He is comparing a dead man walking to sinners or those who don’t know Christ. 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a dreadful and a life full of sin, The songwriter uses the allusion to describe the way he and many others feel before the transformation of the Lord. 


    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108120719     Brady Ellenburg https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108138512 Song: Demons by Imagine Dragons 


    1)  Identify the allusion: This is my Kingdom come 
          2) Source / Meaning: The place kingdom come 
          3) Connotation: Kingdom come suggests a place of destruction 
          4) Comparison: He is comparing his mind to kingdom come 
          5) Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of destruction The songwriter uses the allusion to show how they are broken and in a bad place.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108138512     Kaylee Neuschwander https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108142236 Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adrGakL11Ss
    1. Identify the allusion: “That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
    2. And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet".”
    3. Source / Meaning: Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare
    4. Connotation: Rondo and Juliet is a sad love story
    5. Comparison: She is referring to Romeo and Juliet and did not want to end up like them.
    6. Effect: because the allusion creates that the two lovers did want to end up like them, The songwriter uses the allusion to explain that it is a bad love story.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108142236     Maci Mier https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108143596 Song: “Carrying Your Love With Me” by George Strait
    1. Identify the allusion: West Virginia down to Tennessee I'll be movin' with the good Lord's speed
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture
    3. Connotation: The songwriter is willing to do anything to be with this person.
    4. Comparison: They are comparing the lord’s speed to how fast and far he will go for someone
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of love, the songwriter uses the allusion to suggest how much the songwriter loves this person.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108143596     Leela Massingill https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108145591 Song: p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l by J. Cole.
    Pride is the Devil
    Think it got a hold on me
    Pride is the Devil
    It left so many R.I.P.
    1. Identify the allusion: “Pride is the Devil”
    2. Source / Meaning: Biblical/Seven Deadly Sin, Pride.
    3. Connotation: The artist suggests that too much pride can bring you down.
    4. Comparison: The artist makes a comparison to one of the Seven Deadly Sins, Pride, and how it can cause downfall.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of being too selfish, the songwriter uses the allusion to put out a message to not be so self-centered.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108145591     Rachael Morris Rachaelmorris_1 https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108172874 Song: Achilles come down by gang of youths
    1. Identify the allusion: Achilles, Achilles, Achilles, come down
    2. Source / Meaning: Mythology/ greek god Achilles
    3. Connotation: Achilles suggests a hero that if they leave the people will die
    4. Comparison: Singer compares someone to Achilles
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a hero leaving The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that he can try to save him.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108172874     Kat Boatright https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108178606 Song: Welcome To Wonderland ByAnson Seabra 2018
    Youtube video link: Anson Seabra - Welcome to Wonderland (Official Lyric Video)
    1. Identify the allusion: “Welcome to Wonderland, I'll be your guide Holding your hand under sapphire skies Let's go exploring or we could just go for a walk.”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ that the artist will help you go find what makes you happy
    3. Connotation:  the music artist acts like Wonderland is a happy place to go when you are down
    4. Comparison: the artist acts like we are in a wonderland exploring and having fun with her
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates Happiness  The songwriter uses the allusion to hope to find happiness when you are depressed or down.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108178606     Emily Shackelford https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108183331 Song:Getaway Car by Taylor Swift 
    1. Identify the allusion: “We were jet-set, Bonnie and Clyde (oh, oh) Until I switched to the other side, to the other si-i-i-i-ide It's no surprise, I turned you in (oh, oh) Cause us traitors never win”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/Litterly talking about Bonnie and Clyde.
    3. Connotation: Suggest that someone doing what Bonnie and Clyde did is dangerous.
    4. Comparison: Singer compares the criminals Bonnie and Clyde to a snitch.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of two friends that end up betraying each other in a criminal situation. The songwriter uses the allusion to tell the story about Bonnie and Clyde.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108183331     Triston See https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108183551 Song: Empty by Juice WRLD
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QageuoC8qcQ
    1. Identify the allusion: I problem-solve with Styrofoam
    2. Source / Meaning: He raps about solving his problem through “Styrofoam”, which is an allusion to lean, a popular yet potentially-lethal alcoholic beverage.
    3. Connotation: He is saying ‘styrofoam’ is a depression problem solver.
    4. Comparison: Problem-solving to drinking.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of problem-solving, the songwriter uses the allusion to say he fixes his depression and personal problems with alcohol.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108183551     Evan Jones https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108184360 Song: Godzilla by Eminem 
     
    1. Identify the allusion: i can swallow a bottle of alcohol and ill feel like Godzilla  
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture it means he's like unstoppable because he drank a whole bottle of alcohol and feels like Godzilla
    3. Connotation: he can swallow a bottle of alcohol and can feel unstoppable. 
    4. Comparison: this is showing that he drinks to much and makes him feel like Godzilla and thinks he can do anything 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates that the singer drank too much and feels weird and feels unstoppable.  The songwriter uses the allusion to show how big/dangerous he is.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108184360     John Heath Kemp https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108186601 Song: Jump Up Superstar, from Super Mario Odyssey 
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9acKcRrFEpo
    1.Identify the allusion: “You’re still our one up boy”

    2.Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/ a 1-Up in the Mario games mean an extra life.

    3.Connotation: suggests that Mario gives life and happiness

    4.Comparison: Singer compares a 1-Up to happiness

    5.Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of happiness The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that Mario gives Joy and life to everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom (aka his home) .

    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108186601     Peyton Mills https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108190573  Song: Moves Like Jagger
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaT4hPd7VMA
    1. Identify the allusion: Mick Jagger the lead singer to the Rolling Stones
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture
    3. Connotation: Mick jagger is a great dancer
    4. Comparison: THe singer is comparison himself to jagger
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a comparison to mick jagger The songwriter uses the allusion to Mick Jaggers dancing.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108190573     Cole Smith https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108194279 Song: The Motto- Drake

    1. Identify the allusion: “Spanish girls love me like Aventura”

    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / This verse is talking about the band Aventura

    3. Connotation: He is saying that the Spanish girls love him

    4. Comparison: He is comparing himself to the band Aventura

    5.     Effect: because the allusion creates that the girls love him  The songwriter uses the allusion to show that everyone thinks he is good-looking.]]>     2022-03-22 18:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108194279     Abbi Hyatt https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108201800
  • Identify the allusion: “Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
    • I keep waiting for you, but you never come
    Is this in my head? I don't know what to think
    He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
    And said, "Marry me, Juliet”
    1. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture /Talking about Romeo and Juliets’s love story.
    2. Connotation: Their love is strong.
    3. Comparison: The singer is saying their love is like Romeo’s and Juliet’s.
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a strong relationship. The songwriter uses the allusion to compare the strength of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship to theirs. .



    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108201800     Damien Covert https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108207234 Song: Something just like this.
    1. Identify the allusion: "I've been reading books of old
      The legends and the myths
      Achilles and his gold
      Hercules and his gifts
      Spiderman's control
      And Batman with his fists
      And clearly I don't see myself upon that list"
    2. Source / Meaning: culture/
    3. Connotation: How much the song writers girl loves him.
    4. Comparison: the song writer doesn't have all of those characters ablitiys.
    5. Effect: The songwriter uses this allusion to say that he is nowhere near as incredable as superheroes or legends and myths.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 18:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108207234     Nadia Ledesma https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108256299 Song: Arabian Night (from Aladdin)
    Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/T9GmO_WFhjQ
    1. Identify the allusion: Arabian nights like Arabin days 
    2. Source / Meaning: art/Literature  culture 
    3. Connotation: A famous collector of Arabin folktales, Persian, and Indian
    4. Comparison: an ancient tale
    5. Effect: because the allusion where a guy is talking about where he lives. The songwriter uses the allusion to describe how beautiful his town  is


    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108256299     Jonathan Drake https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108263042 Song: kryptonite - 3 doors down 
    1. Identify the allusion: “If I go crazy then will you still call me superman”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ If he goes crazy will he still be considered a hero 
    3. Connotation: this line suggests that he is a hero and doesn’t want to be considered anything else 
    4. Comparison: the singer compares himself to superman 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the image of a troubled hero. The songwriter uses the allusion to explain how he is known in society.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108263042     Jaxon Hill https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108267879 Song: love story
    Youtube video link: Taylor Swift - Love Story - YouTube
    1. Identify the allusion:that you were Romeo, you were throwing
    Pebbles
    And my Daddy
    Said ‘ stay away from
    Juliet’
    1. Source / Meaning:  pop culture/referring to the love story of romeo and juliet

    1. Connotation:being romeo and juliet falling in love 
    2. Comparison: she is referring to her love with her boyfriend and she getting in trouble
    3. Effect: because the allusion creates _love /trouble___________ The songwriter uses the allusion to __compare her love with her boyfriend________.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108267879     Darrian Gibsom https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108268891 Song: Love Story- Taylor Swift
    Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
    I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
    You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
    It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: Art/ Romeo & Juliet is a play written by Shakespeare.
    2. Source / Meaning: Romeo & Juliet is a romantic tragedy written by William Shakespeare. 
    3. Connotation: Romeo & Juliet is a play about two star-crossed lovers. 
    4. Comparison: Taylor Swift is comparing her love to the love of Romeo & Juliet. 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the image of two lovers, the songwriter uses the allusion to the romance between her and her lover. 
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108268891     https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108269033 Song: bohemian rhapsody - queen
    1. Identify the allusion: Beelzebub
    2. Source / Meaning: biblicol. Beelzebub is another name for satan
    3. Connotation: evil.
    4. Comparison: his life to satan sending a devol after him
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an evil and dangerous theme. The songwriter uses the allusion to him being evil..
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108269033     Brianna Stanford https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108270878


     
    Song: Little boy and the Preacher Man. By Nu Breed and Jesse Howard.
    Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/wDxCI25jUwY
    1. Identify the allusion: (Highlighted) 
    2. Source / Meaning: Bibical
    3. Connotation: Suggests that The preacher is shaking hands.
    4. Comparison: It’s comparing a little boy talking to a preacher about his Problems. 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates ___An idea of a problem solver_________ The songwriter uses the allusion to ____Suggests that The preacher could help the Little boy______.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108270878     Layney Brooks brookslr https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108271046 Song: Love story 
    Identify the allusion:  Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
    Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/Art .  The singer is talking about how her relationship is like Romeo and Juliet’s 
    Connotation: Her love for this person is so strong she would run away with him so they can be away from everyone  
    Comparison:  Her love for this person is like Juliet and Romeo’s love for each other 
    Effect: because the allusion creates  how strong their love is . The songwriter uses the allusion to show the strong love they have for each other.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108271046     Megan Green https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108272293 Song: One call away by Charlie Puth

    1. Identify the allusion: “Superman ain't got nothing on me”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/refers to a hero named Superman
    3. Connotation: Superman is a strong
    4. Comparison: The singer is being compared to Superman.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates confidence. The songwriter uses the allusion to say that he is stronger than superman.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108272293     Anderly SHumate https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108272594 Song: Pompeii
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: And the walls kept tumbling down In the city that we love Grey clouds roll over the hills Bringing darkness from above
    2. Source / Meaning: Historical/ The Fall of Pompeii
    3. Connotation: The singer’s life is likely falling apart
    4. Comparison: Being compared to the city of Pompeii crumbling.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of the downfall or destruction is, The songwriter uses the allusion to express the struggle happening in his life.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108272594     david heredia https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108273691 song: ball hard-Lil Wayne

    1. identify the allusion:ballin' like Mr. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar

    2. source/ meaning: from a Lil Wayne song/ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a famous basketball player in 1975 through 1985

    3. connotation: positive. he is saying that he balls out like Kareem

    4. comparison: rapper is being compared to one of the greatest basketball players ever Kareem

    Effect:     because the allusion creates the idea of balling hard the song rapper uses the allusion to show that he is one of the greatest right now

    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108273691     Dylan Kirkland https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108275771 Song: 3 Doors Down– Kryptonite
    I watched the world float to     the dark side of the moon
    After all, I knew, it had to be something to do with you
    I really don’t mind what happens now and then
    As long as you’ll be     my friend at the end
    If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
    If I’m alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand?
    I’ll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
    Kryptonite.-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhcUET97VWo

    1. Identify the allusion: I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might Kryptonite”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture / Literally refers to superman having a weakness to kryptonite.
    3. Connotation: Kryptonite refers to the man being superman/a hero having a weakness to his friend by protecting him and giving him light 
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing himself to superman
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates that the singer is trying to protect his friend and worried he might leave his side. The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest his friend is in need of protection and he might leave his side if he doesn't need him anymore.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 19:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108275771     Marley Neumeyer https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108329898 Love Story by Taylor Swift
    1. Identify the allusion - "That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
    and my daddy said 'Stay away from Juliet'"
    2. Source / Meaning - History and Pop culture / Literally means Romeo from Shake sphere
    3. Connotation- Romeo loves Taylor but her dad won't allow her to see him.
    4. Comparison - In this phrase, 'Romeo' is Taylor's crush and 'Juliet' is Taylor Swift.
    5. Effect - The song writer uses allusion to suggest that she loves him enough to compare him to Romeo.]]>     2022-03-22 20:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108329898     Cayla Brown https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108354372 Song: Your Love by Nicki Minaj 
    1. Identify the allusion: I mean he was Adam, I think I was Eve. 
    Source / Meaning: The Bible 
    1. Connotation: Adam and Eve are two lovers from the bible 
    2. Comparison: The writer is comparing their love for someone as strong as Adam and Eve’s 
    3. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea true love. The songwriter uses the allusion to prove how much in love the two are.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 20:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108354372     Madison Walmsley https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108372934 Song: One Call Away by Charlie Puth

    1. Identify the allusion: “Superman got nothing on me”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture/ Refers to the hero Superman
    3. Connotation: Suggests that the author is stronger and more trustworthy than Superman
    4. Comparison: The songwriter’s abilities to Superman’s
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense of strength and heroism. The songwriter uses the allusion to point out that he is better and more powerful than superman.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 20:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108372934     Eli Armstrong https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108381003

    Don McLean - American Pie (Lyrics) - YouTube
    www.youtube.com › watch





    1. Identify the allusion:The day the music died
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/Historical
    3. Connotation: The day the music died is a refrence to February 3, 1959 when 3 rock musicians, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper, died in a plane crash.  
    4. Comparison: The death of the 3 rock musicians is being compared to a tragic and horrible day.   
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates this sense of tragedy The songwriter uses the allusion to make it seem like there will never be any more music because of the deaths of these 3 musicians.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 20:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108381003     Austin Helton https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108411086 Rapstar - polo g
    "I'm the chosen one, seen my potential so they fear me
    Lately, I've been prayin', God, I wonder, can you hear me?
    Thinkin' 'bout the old me, I swear I miss you dearly
    Stay down 'til you come up, I've been stickin' to that theory
    Every day a battle, I'm exhausted and I'm weary"
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: Thinkin' 'bout the old me, I swear I miss you dearly
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ in the song he talks about his changes.
    3. Connotation: before the fame life was easy but ever since he got popular he's been missing himself.
    4. Comparison: The artist is comparing and questioning the past and present.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the image of a life changing artist. The songwriter uses the allusion to a reflection to how his life was then and now.


    ]]>     2022-03-22 21:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108411086     Suhani Patel https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108420270 Blank Space by Taylor Swift

    1. Identify the allusion- "I can read you like a magazine"

    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ you can read people easily

    3. Connotation: She can read people like magazines.
     
    4. Comparison: When people show a certain type of facial expression or are doing something Taylor can read the man without even fully understanding what’s wrong.

    5. Effect: because the allusion creates such a strength in their love. The songwriter uses the allusion to describe how she can read people with a full explanation.]]>     2022-03-22 21:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108420270     Madison Briscoe https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108471245 Song: White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane

    Identify the allusion: "I think she'll know. When logic and proportion Have fallen sloppy dead" 

    Source/ meaning: Pop culture/ Art/ Refers to Alice from the book and movie, Alice in Wonderland.

    Connotation: Suggests that if someone is experiencing haziness with logic and proportion, Alice would know because she faced similar madness in wonderland.

    Comparison: Alice's reality she faced in wonderland, to someone's own haziness with logic.

    Effect:  Because the allusion shows the idea of going mad, they use Alice to represent the idea of going mad.]]>     2022-03-22 22:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108471245     Jayden Smith https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108479969 Song: All Girls Are The Same  - Juice World
    1. Identify the allusion.”I’m a jealous boy really feel like John Lennon.”
    2. Source / Meaning: History/pop culture/Referring to the singer and songwriter that was in the Beatles John Lennon
    3. Connotation: John Lennon was a famous person that played for the Beatles
    4. Comparison: The singer to John Lennon
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an image that the singer feels like John Lennon.The songwriter uses the allusion to express what he feels like.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 22:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108479969     Julianna Jernigan https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108612310 Song: Almost home by MercyMe
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion:
     Well, this road will be hard
    But we win in the end
    Simply because of Jesus in us
    It's not if, but when
      Source / Meaning: Biblical and Pop Culture/ Refers to the Holy Spirit/Jesus in the Bible, alive in us 
      Connotation: + Declares we will definitely succeed in life with Jesus which is reassuring.
      The singer is comparing an unfulfilling life without Jesus versus a hard but rewarding life with Jesus. 
        Effect: because the allusion creates confidence, the songwriter uses the allusion to assure Christians that we will surely win the race of life because of the Holy Spirit in us.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 00:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108612310     Keira Wilson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108689926   
    Song: Devil and I -slipknot 
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEEasR7hVhA
    1. Identify the allusion: 
    Step inside!, see the Devil in I
    Too many times we've let it come to this
    Step inside, see the Devil in I
    You'll realize I'm not your Devil anymore
    1. Source / Meaning: biblical / the evil man called the Devil in the bible 
    2. Connotation: How the devil is such a bad and negative person to the voice in his head.
    3. Comparison: the voice in his head comparing to the devil 
    4. Effect: because the allusion creates this image that the little voice can be really negative.The songwriter uses the allusion to create how he thinks and how negative it is on him .
    ]]>     2022-03-23 01:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108689926     kamryn partain partainkb https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108779980 Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift https://youtu.be/aXzVF3XeS8M
    That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
    And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
    And I was cryin' on the staircase
    Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said

    1. Identify the allusion: 
    2. Source / Meaning: Romeo and Juliet
    3. Connotation:Juliet wasn’t allowed to date Romeo because their family wouldn’t allow it
    4. Comparison: Her relationship with this guy is very similar to Romeo and Juliets. 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates that she is in love with someone she can’t date The songwriter uses the allusion to show her love life.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 02:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108779980     Emily Hulsey hulseyeg https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108810901 Song: I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing- Aerosmith
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: 
    Don’t want to close my eyes
    I don’t want to fall asleep
    ‘Cause I’d miss you baby
    And I don’t want to miss a thing
    1. Source / Meaning: The singer doesn’t want to sleep because he is afraid to leave the person he loves
    2. Connotation: The singer shows his fear of death because he doesn’t want to leave the person he loves
    3. Comparison: He is comparing his fear to loving a woman.
    4. Effect: because the allusion  creats a fearful-like mood , the songwriter uses the allusion to prove how much he loves her.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 02:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108810901     Lili Romero https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108861747 Song- Up Up and Away- Kid Cudi 

    • Quote: “In my head I’m feeling like i’m Peter Pan minus the tights and the fairies happy to see how far I've come” 
    • Source / Meaning: Peter Pan
    • Connotation: Peter Pan is a fairy who is very successful and is always making people happy
    • Comparison: The songwriter is being successful at the moment just as Peter Pan is
    • Effect: because the allusion creates a happy song, the songwriter uses the allusion to show that he is very happy and successful and he doesn't care what people think.

    ]]>     2022-03-23 03:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108861747     Warren Pearce https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108889678
     Song: Aladdin by Arabian Nights
    Youtube video link:

    1. Identify the allusion: Come on down stop on by
     Hop a carpet and fly to another arabian night 
     
    2. Source / Meaning: art and pop culture/ aladdin has a boy  who has a flying carpet and he lives in a remote location        and in the movie he mentioned arabian nights and it was a    book before the movie debut

     3. Connotation: aladdin had taken people for a ride on his   carpet
     
    4. Comparison: the carpet is being compared to the carpet in aladdin

    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an image through the song. The songwriter uses the allusion to aladdin and his carpet

     


    ]]>     2022-03-23 03:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2108889678     McKenna Durham https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109578913 Song: Empire state of mind- Jay Z
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk6014HuxcE
    1. Identify the allusion: "I'm up at Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca Right next to De Niro, but I'll be
    2. hood forever I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made it here I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere." - Jay Z
    3. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/fame
    4. Connotation: These places are famous spots for celebrities
    5. Comparison: The songwriter suggests that he is big or an icon in any city he goes to.
    6. Effect: because the allusion creates a sense that he is very famous , The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest how truly big he is of an icon listing several big places.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 12:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109578913     Brody Hayes https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109600069

    Song: Arabian Nights
    Youtube video link: Arabian Knights
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9GmO_WFhjQ
    1. Identify the allusion: It is about being an Arabian night and living as one and also refering to a song Night
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture and Art/This is refering to a song called"Night" by  Elie Wiesel
    3. Connotation: A Arabian night
    4. Comparison: The singer is referring to an Arabian Night
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of a dark Night. The songwriter uses the allusion to show what a Arabian Night is.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 12:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109600069     Kinsley Casey caseyka1 https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109605289 Song: Love Story- Taylor Swift
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXzVF3XeS8M
    Identify the allusion: "Cause you were romeo, I was a scarlett letter"
    Source / Meaning: Romeo and Juliet from poetry
    Connotation:  this song alludes to Romeo and Juliet in that it uses iambic meter just as Shakespeare does.
    Comparison: The songwriter is comparing how she and her lover sneak out and meet against their parents will just as Romeo and Juliet did.
    Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of finding some way to be with the person you love The songwriter uses the allusion to refer to herself as the Romeo and Juliet character Juliet and her love interest as Romeo.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 12:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109605289     Kiya steele https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109606256
  • Identify the allusion: That you were Romeo you were throwing pebbles And my daddy said stay away from Juliet And i was crying on the staircase begging you please dont go and i said Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone ill be waiting all thats left to do is run youlle be the prince and ille be the princess its a love story baby just say yes.
  • Source / Meaning: Pop culture
  • Connotation: Shes in love with him and doesnt want to loose him.
  • Comparison: The singer is comparing her life to Romeo and Juliet because she wants her “Romeo” to come save her.
  • Effect: because the allusion creates a sensation of love  The songwriter uses the allusion to compare her life to Romeo and juliet..



    • ]]>     2022-03-23 12:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109606256     Song: Rapstar by Polo G https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109614242 1. They say I'm Pac rebirth
    2. Tupac / Famous Rapper
    3. Suggests that the songwriter is good like Tupac
    4. Tupac's abilities to the songwriter
    5. Because the allusion creates the idea of greatness. The songwriter uses the alusion to emphasize his own abilities.]]>     2022-03-23 12:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109614242     Mattie Wisener https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109637250 Song:  Love Story by: Taylor Swift

    1. Identify the allusion: "And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"

    2. Source / Meaning: Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare

    3. Connotation: The songwriter is having a hard time with love

    4. Comparison: They are not allowed to be together, her dad is telling her no. 

    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea the songwriter is in love The songwriter uses the allusion to show how they are not allowed to be together.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 12:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109637250     Jace willis https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109638048
  • Identify the allusion: Who went to Hell and came back
  • Source / Meaning: Sabaton/ Audie Murphy/ serious ptsd and recovered
  • Connotation: someone who has been through rough times
  • Comparison: The songwriter is compared to Audie Murphy
  • Effect: because the allusion creates the idea he went through a rough time. The songwriter uses the allusion to explain himself.

    • ]]>     2022-03-23 12:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109638048     Aryan Patel https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109732991 Song: Wavin' Flag - K'NAAN
    Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrurenhpPxE

    1. Identify the allusion: "Born to a throne stronger than Rome"

    2. Source  / Meaning: Historical / Refers to the Rome empire

    Connotation: This suggests that the songwriter is saying that he is stronger than Rome

    Comparison:  By saying the songwriter is stronger than Rome he must be a powerful


    Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that a single person is stronger than the Romain Empire, the songwriter uses the allusion to tell he is proud of who he is to compare himself to empires.
     
    ]]>     2022-03-23 13:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109732991     Brookelyn Estes https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109861337 Song: Love Story - Taylor Swift 

    Cause you were Romeo, i was a scarlet letter
    And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet” 
    But you were everything to me 
    I was beggin’ you, “Please don’t go,” and i said 

    1. Identify the allusion: Romeo and Juliet
    2. Source / Meaning: Romeo represents the singer's lover and how their love story is like Romeo and Juliet’s.
    3. Connotation: Suggest__that love is hard to get
    4. Comparison: The singer is being compared to a “scarlet letter”
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates love The songwriter uses the allusion to make someone feel a certain way.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 14:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109861337     Madison Selby https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109863197 Song: Concrete Angel : Martina McBride

    1. Identify the allusion: A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate
    2. Source / Meaning: Mythology/ Pop culture
    3. Connotation: A very sweet girl falling in hands of very special angels
    4. Comparison: 
    5. Effect: because the allusion compares the girls soul to the Fate .The songwriter uses the allusion to compare the little girl soul falling into the hands of the Fate.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 14:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2109863197     Braeden Shipp https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110037715 Song: Battle! Apocalypse CURIE
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CcrarWJZrU
    1. Identify the allusion: Spare the rod and spoil the child
    2. Source / Meaning: Bible/ the proverb spare the rod, spoil the child
    3. Connotation: Referring to a child who wasn’t behaving and how you should punish them.
    4. Comparison: comparing the rod of punishment to a nuclear rod
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of punishment. The songwriter uses the allusion to reference a nuclear meltdown, as a punishment.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 15:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110037715     Alainna Poulin https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110236330 Song: “ Your love” (Nicki Minaj) 
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: I mean he was Adam, I think im Eve 
    2. Source / Meaning: Biblical/ She is in love with someone just like adam and eve
    3. Connotation: Suggests that she is in love with a man just like how Adam and Eve were in love.
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing herself and a mysterious person to Adam and eve.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of love. The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest that she is similar to Adam and eve.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 17:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110236330     Luke Hudson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110241093 Song: Getaway Car - Taylor Swift


    1. Identify the allusion: We were jet-set, Bonnie and Clyde (oh, oh) Until I switched to the other side, to the other si-i-i-i-ide
    2. Source / Meaning: Historical / Bonnie and Clyde
    3. Connotation: Bonnie and Clyde suggests people in love in a car?
    4. Comparison: In the song her love for someone is being compared to Bonnie and Clyde
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an idea of love. The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest she can be Bonnie to his Clyde.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 17:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110241093     Luke Martin https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110244933 Song: rapstar by polo g
    Youtube video link: Polo G - RAPSTAR (Clean Version & Lyrics) - YouTube
    1. Identify the allusion: they say I’m Pac rebirth
    2. Source / Meaning: referring to tupac 
    3. Connotation: good caring person through rapping and out
    4. Comparison: people refer to him as the new tupac
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea of him as Tupac The songwriter uses the allusion to emphasize that he is Tupac all over again .


    ]]>     2022-03-23 17:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110244933     Jaxon Minyard https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110350101  Talkin' 2 Myself - Eminem
    1. Identify the allusion: “I almost made a song dissing Lil Wayne”
    2. Source / Meaning: Talkin’ 2 myself - Eminem
    3. Connotation: Lil Wayne is a rapper
    4. Comparison: He likes to rap just like Lil Wayne 
    5. Effect: how much The songwriter uses the allusion to show how much dislike he has towards the rapper.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 18:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110350101     Clay Cole https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110399399 Song: Moves Like Jagger

    1. Identify the allusion: “you will move like Jagger”
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop culture/Mick Jagger Rolling Stones
    3. Connotation: being a good dancer.
    4. Comparison: The singer is comparing himself to Mick Jagger
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates _a picture of a good dancer_ The songwriter uses the allusion to _Mick Jagger_.
    ]]>     2022-03-23 19:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110399399     Isabelle Jones https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110428976 Song: BOYS ROUND HERE

    Well the boys 'round here don't listen to The Beatles
    Run ole Bocephus through a jukebox needle
    At a honky-tonk, where their boots stomp
    All night; what? (That's right)
     
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion:Pop Culture/
    2. Source / Meaning: they don't listen to pop only country 
    3. Connotation: feeling like country boys are basic
    4. Comparison: it is comparing the country boys to the beatles 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates  the idea that the boys dont listen to pop The songwriter uses the allusion to say that all the country boys that he knows only listens to country music.


    ]]>     2022-03-23 19:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110428976     Ella Moore https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110428999 Song: “Rolling Stones” by Lauren Daigle
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQZNcZcfo8E
    All at once, I came alive
    This beating heart, these open eyes
    The grave let go
    The darkness should have known
    (You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
    1. Identify the allusion: highlight it
    2. Source / Meaning: Biblical/ meaning you are still going and can persevere through anything
    3. Connotation: gives confidence that you are still moving forward in life
    4. Comparison: A person is being compared to stones continuously rolling and moving on 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates this image of a person pushing to be good with life. The songwriter uses the allusion to create an image of pushing someone to be the best they can be and they are gonna be okay..


    ]]>     2022-03-23 19:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110428999     Christian Price https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110429608 Song: 33 Polo G 

    1. Identify the allusion: This new glock got 33 like Scotty Pippen.

    2. source meaning. Pop culture/ referring to a gun and a basketball player.

    3.  Connotation: he is talking about how many bullets he has in the chamber of his gun.

    4. comparison: he is comparing his gun to a basketball players number.

    5. because the allusion is understanding of the gun he has for his protection.]]>     2022-03-23 19:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110429608     landon morton https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110435468 he is comparing himself to a to the best singer ever 
    he's trying to act cool 
    trying to be a popular kid
    trying to be the teacher favorite student

    ]]>     2022-03-23 19:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2110435468     Tessa Monroe https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2111842221 Song: "Boyfriend" - Justin Bieber

    1. Identify the allusion- I can be your Buzz Lightyear fly across the globe.
     
    2. source/ meaning- pop culture/ referring himself to the superhero toy Buzz Lightyear

    3. connotation- he thinks he can and will do anything to be this girls boyfriend.

    4. comparison- Buzz thought he could do anything he wanted to. So justin is saying that he can do anything that the girl wants him to.

    5. effect- because the allusion creates the feeling that he will do anything. The songwriter uses the allusion that he will actually do anything he can to become her boyfriend and will save her when she needs saving.]]>     2022-03-24 13:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2111842221     Ethan king https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2112454361 Song: my life j cole 
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: Ja morant, I'M on my Grizzly
    2. Source / Meaning: From a J cole song/ Ja morant is a famous basketball player who plays for the grizzlies                      
    3. Connotation: Positive. He is saying he is like ja morant
    4. Comparison:  Rapper is being compared to a upcoming great player Ja Morant 
    5. Effect because the illusion creates That he is on timing like he is great The songwriter uses the allusion to suggest he is one of the greatest right now.


    ]]>     2022-03-24 18:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2112454361     Araya Purser https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2115863736 Song:  Love story
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xg3vE8Ie_E
    1. Identify the allusion: ‘That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles’
    2. Source / Meaning: Referring Romeo by Shakespeare
    3. Connotation: It’s a sad difficult love story
    4. Comparison: Taylor is comparing the boy she is in love with to Romeo
    5. Effect: The songwriter uses the allusion to show how she is truly deeply in love with this boy and how he compares to Romeo.


    ]]>     2022-03-27 19:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2115863736     Ella McCollum https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2117144795 Song: Celene Dion- My heart will go on
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion:  “one more you open the door And you’re here in my heart And my heart will go on and on”
    2. Source / Meaning: This song from the 90s is from the movie Titanic. The allusion of ‘door’ is very well defined. The door that Jack and Rose laid on when the boat sank.
    3. Connotation: Suggests that even though Jack is gone, he will always be remembered and have  a place in Rose’s heart.
    4. Comparison: The writer is comparing opening a door to opening her heart- even if the “door is shut” it won’t destroy her love for Jack.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates that Rose’s heart is like a door, The songwriter uses the allusion to show that she will love Jack no matter what.
    ]]>     2022-03-28 13:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2117144795     Brayden Skinner https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2117224208 Song: Tom Sawyer
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk
    1. Identify the allusion: 
    2. Source / Meaning: Literature it is from the adventures of huckleberry fin
    3. Connotation: he is an all american boy who grew up in the south and gets in trouble
    4. Comparison: “A modern day warrior Mean, mean stride Today's Tom SawyerMean, mean pride”. it compares Tom Sawyer to a modern day warrior 
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the image of a strong character. The songwriter uses the allusion to make a comparison of what tom sawyer would be if he wrote this song.


    ]]>     2022-03-28 13:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2117224208     Angela Gutierrez https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2122152036 Song: Tom Sawyer
    Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/auLBLk4ibAk
    1. Identify the allusion: Literally 
    2. Source / Meaning: The book called ¨The Adventures of Huckleberry Fim¨ Tom Sawyer was a character.
    3. Connotation: Tom Sawyer was an all American kid who was fun loving but gets into trouble.
    4. Comparison: The Tom Sawyer from the book to a modern Tom Sawyer.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a comparison between old and new. The songwriter uses the allusion to show modern day Tom Sawyer has to be a tough .


    ]]>     2022-03-30 19:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2122152036     Christopher Harris harriscm3 https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2123777201 Song: JUDAS by LADY GAGA
    Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTmJmteT7hw
    1. Identify the allusion: Biblical to Judas from the Bible
    2. Source / Meaning: In the Bible Judas betray JESUS
    3. Connotation: she is saying that see is a fool for trusting a man named Judas like Jesus did
    4. Comparison: she is comparing a man in her life and Judas in the Bible who betrayed Jesus
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates dislike for the man in the song The songwriter uses the allusion to show how she is prepared to be betrayed.
    ]]>     2022-03-31 14:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2123777201     Hunter Wray wrayhk https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2134528278 RAPSTAR by Polo G

    1. They say I'm Pac rebirth
    2. Tupac / Famous Rapper
    3. Suggests that the songwriter is good like Tupac
    4. Tupac's abilities to the songwriter
    5. Because the allusion creates the idea of greatness. The songwriter uses the alusion to emphasize his own abilities.
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    ]]>     2022-04-07 12:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2134528278     Peyton Stockton https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2135002272 song :love story-Taylor swift \
    youtube link:TaylorSwift-love story

    1. identify the allusion: "Cause you were romeo,i was scarlet letter and my daddy said stay away from juliet"

    2. Source/meaning: romeo and juliet from william shakespeare

    3. connotation: taylor love story is difficult just like romeo and juliet.

    4. comparison: two people are in love but they can't be together because of their parents.

    effect: Because the allusion creates a love story. The songwriter uses the allusion to get the listeners to understnad that two lovers can't be together becuase of their parents.




    ]]>     2022-04-07 17:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2135002272     Kolton Hardin https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2142664354 Song- "I like it" by Cardi B

    Identify the Allusion: "bout my coins like Mario"

    Source/meaning: Pop culture- She is referring to Mario from the video game.

    Connotation: Suggest that Cardi B has lots of money and likes to show it.

    Comparison: Mario collects coins in the game, and Cardi b collects money in real life.

    Effect: This allusion makes the effect that cardi b makes a lot of money, just like Mario can get lots of coins in the game.




    ]]>     2022-04-13 16:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2142664354     Dylan Hornsby https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2160869266 Song: “Final Warning” NLE Choppa
    Youtube video link: Can’t get it
    1. Identify the allusion: (Highlighted) 
    2. Source / Meaning: Pop Culture
    3. Connotation: He is saying that don't tell him about who is telling people everything, and that's your final warning.
    4. Comparison: He’s comparing what is going to happen if people keep telling him what is happening.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates deadly allusion. The songwriter uses the allusion to get hurt if you keep doing something.

    ]]>     2022-04-27 18:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2160869266     Jake Tompkins https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2164436873 Song: moves like jagger
    Youtube video link: 
    1. Identify the allusion: “ive got the moves like jagger”
    2. Source / Meaning: alludes to Mick Jagger, a member of the Roling Stones
    3. Connotation: 
    4. Comparison: the singer was comparing himself to Jagger from the band Rolling stones
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates  The songwriter uses the allusion to show he has really good dance moves.
    ]]>     2022-04-29 14:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2164436873     Julia Carter https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2164732742 Song: bohemian rhapsody - queen
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    1. Identify the allusion: Beelzebub
    2. Source / Meaning: biblicol. Beelzebub is another name for satan
    3. Connotation: evil.
    4. Comparison: his life to satan sending a devol after him
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates an evil and dangerous theme. The songwriter uses the allusion to him being evil..
    ]]>     2022-04-29 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2164732742     Aaron Strange https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170167082 Song: Ball Hard - Lil Wayne
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    1. Identify the allusion: “Louis Vuitton, ballin' like Mr. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar”
    2. Source / Meaning: pop culture/ Literally means: he feels like Kareem Abdul-Jabaar
    3. Connotation: Kareem suggest that the author feels like one of the greats
    4. Comparison: The author compares himself to one of the greatest NBA players of all time
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates a comparison between The author and Kareem Abdul-jabaar The songwriter uses the allusion to say he feels like one of the greats.


    ]]>     2022-05-04 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170167082     Sumer Lacy https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170481342 Song: Dancing in the sky.By Dani and Lizzy
    Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/yZrtSDmQOro
    1. Identify the allusion: Heaven 
    2. Source / Meaning:Literature 
    3. Connotation: Suggests Heaven is a perfect place.
    4. Comparison: She’s comparing what it’s like in heaven.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates the idea that life is hard. The songwriter uses the allusion to create comparison between life and heaven.
    ]]>     2022-05-04 19:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170481342     Cheyenne Holybee https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170482295 song by: Taylor Swift

    1. Identify the allusion: “Cause you were romeo, i was a scarlet letter
    2. Source / Meaning: historical/ literally means someone being the love of her life/ romeo
    3. Connotation: romeo refers to being someone's true love/ savior 
    4. Comparison: someone that is called romeo means that they are someone’s savior because they saved someone.
    5. Effect: because the allusion creates _love The songwriter uses the allusion to show how important love is or can be.
    ]]>     2022-05-04 19:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2170482295     Hunter nelson https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2173279253 1. Identify the allusion: cars 
    Post malone
    2. Source/meaning: The allusion is from 
    rap.
    3. Connotation: NASCAR is all about speed
    4. Comparison: In the song, he is telling about his car
     5. Effect because the allusion creates that cars run on speed and it is a comparison of speed and cars 

    ]]>     2022-05-06 18:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2173279253     Maggie Wallace https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2189439042 Moves Like Jagger  - Maroon 5
    1. Identify the allusion: "I've got moves like Jagger"
    2. Source/Meaning: Pop Culture/
    Refers to Mick Jagger.
    3. Connotation: Suggests that he has moves just like Mick Jagger.
    4. Comparison: Maroon 5's moves to Jaggers.
    5. Effect: In order to try and impress others, the songwriter uses the allusion that he has moves just like Jagger.]]>     2022-05-18 12:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lcarter9/6z6ch1teoaafzotg/wish/2189439042