AP English Literature – Allusion Group 7
1. It is important that you understand allusions to the items below to improve your understanding of literary meaning.
In other words, if you do not “get” the allusion, you will not fully understand the literature.
2. You will have two days to complete each group of allusions, and you may take notes on them in any format that you
choose (graphic organizer, regular notes, Cornell notes, etc.). Two groups of notes will be due each week for weeks 2
– 6; there will be a test on them one week after your notes have been returned and we have finished our reviews.
3. You may read any sources you wish to find the information you need to take notes: the Bible, encyclopedias,
reference books, the Internet (choose a reputable source).
Group 7: Arthurian Legends
1. Uther and Igraine (Arthur’s birth)7. Perceval
2. Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot (love triangle)8. Mordred
3. Sir Gawain (and the Green Knight)9. Avalon
4. Merlin10. Camelot
5. Morgan le Fay11. Excalibur
6. Nimue (or Vivienne) – the Lady of the Lake12. the Sword in the Stone
13. the Holy Grail
Note: You may find alternate spellings for some of the names depending on the source you use.
The notes for Allusion Group 7are due on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the beginning of class.
AP English Literature – Allusion Group 8 (last one!)
1. It is important that you understand allusions to the items below to improve your understanding of literary meaning.
In other words, if you do not “get” the allusion, you will not fully understand the literature.
2. You will have two days to complete each group of allusions, and you may take notes on them in any format that you
choose (graphic organizer, regular notes, Cornell notes, etc.). Two groups of notes will be due each week for weeks 2
– 6; there will be a test on them one week after your notes have been returned and we have finished our reviews.
The test will be on Friday, September 30, and will be worth 150 points.
3. You may read any sources you wish to find the information you need to take notes: the Bible, encyclopedias,
reference books, the Internet (choose a reputable source).
Group 8: Fairy Tales
1. The Ugly Duckling7. The Frog Prince
2. Snow White8. The Fisherman and His Wife
3. Rumpelstiltskin9. Cinderella
4. The Princess and the Pea10. Bluebeard
5. The Pied Piper of Hamlin11. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
6. Little Red Riding Hood12. Aladdin
13. Hansel and Gretel
The notes for Allusion Group 8 are due on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the beginning of class.