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4.17 Allusions to Mythology Worksheet

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Allusions to Mythology - Recognize simple mythological allusions in stories and explain how the allusion contributes to meaning. (CCSS RL.4.4; TEKS §110.6 4.3(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.4.V.1.1; VA SOL 4.4b)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

At the after-school club, the room was cold because the heater was broken. Lena remembered a box of hand warmers in her backpack. She handed them out even though she was saving them for a camping trip. Her coach said, “That’s like bringing fire to everyone—brave and generous.”

Which mythological allusion fits the coach’s comment, and what does it add to the meaning?

ANarcissus; it describes admiring yourself

BMedusa; it describes being frozen by fear

CPoseidon; it explains a storm at sea

DPrometheus; it highlights sharing something helpful even at a personal cost

Solution & Explanation:Prometheus is linked with bringing fire to help others. The allusion shows Lena’s choice is generous and a little risky because she gives up something she wanted.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

When the class built bridges from craft sticks, Marcus tried to use the most glue and the most sticks. He said, “More is stronger.” But his bridge sagged because it was too heavy. The teacher said, “Even gold can sink if you pile on enough.”

Which allusion fits the teacher’s comment best, and how does it connect to the problem?

AEcho; it suggests repeating helps glue dry

BHermes; it suggests speed fixes sagging

CSisyphus; it suggests the bridge will rebuild itself

DMidas; it suggests that wanting “more” can create a new problem

Solution & Explanation:Midas’s gold seems great but causes problems when there is too much. The allusion reinforces that adding more materials made the bridge heavy and weak.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Eli promised to help his friend study, but he kept talking about his own grades. He didn’t notice his friend looking worried. When Eli finally asked what was wrong, his friend said, “I needed a teammate, not a mirror.” Eli felt his face get hot.

Which allusion best matches the “mirror” idea, and what does it reveal about Eli?

ANarcissus; Eli has been focusing on himself instead of his friend

BHercules; Eli has been doing hard work

CMidas; Eli has been making money

DOrpheus; Eli has been singing

Solution & Explanation:The “mirror” points to Narcissus, who focused on himself. The allusion reveals Eli’s selfishness and explains why his friend feels unsupported.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.4.17 (Grade 4 reading literature practice focused on allusions to mythology.).