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4.4 Words in Context and Allusions Worksheet

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This Grade 4 English worksheet provides structured practice on 4.4 Words in Context and Allusions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Words in Context and Allusions - Interpret words and phrases as used in context, including figurative language and allusions to mythology, to determine meaning and tone. (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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Grade 4

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

After losing the game, Devin wanted to blame the referee. His friend said, “Don’t build a maze and then complain you’re lost.” Devin stared at the ground and finally nodded.

What does the maze statement mean in this context?

ADevin helped create the problem, so he should take responsibility

BDevin should stop playing games forever

CDevin needs to learn directions

DDevin should complain louder next time

Solution & Explanation:A maze you build is your own doing. The figurative statement means Devin contributed to the loss and should take responsibility instead of blaming others.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The narrator describes the town’s silence after the announcement as “a blanket that doesn’t warm.” People stood close, but no one spoke.

What does the blanket comparison suggest about the silence?

AIt is cozy and comforting

BIt is exciting and joyful

CIt is heavy but not comforting

DIt is loud and noisy

Solution & Explanation:A blanket usually comforts, but this one “doesn’t warm.” The metaphor suggests the silence is heavy and covering, yet it feels cold and uncomfortable.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

While studying, Jo read about Persephone, who spent part of the year in the underworld and part above ground. Jo wrote, “My mood is like Persephone’s—half in sunshine, half in shadow.”

What does the Persephone allusion help the reader understand?

AJo’s mood changes between happy and sad

BJo is learning to garden

CJo wants to move underground

DJo never feels any emotions

Solution & Explanation:Persephone’s story involves time in darkness and time in light. Jo uses the allusion to show her mood shifts between bright and gloomy feelings.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.4.4 (Grade 4 reading literature practice focused on words in context and allusions.).