Analysis Skills - Structure Analysis in Mythology
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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This worksheet develops students' ability to analyze the structure of mythological texts, focusing on how authors organize narratives to enhance themes and character development. Students will examine a passage and answer questions related to literary techniques and structural elements.
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Analysis Skills - Structure Analysis in Mythology
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Understanding Mythological Structure
This scene recounts the myth of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa. The narrative begins with Perseus receiving a quest from King Polydectes, who challenges him to slay Medusa, a creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turns people to stone. The story unfolds through a sequence of events: Perseus's acquisition of divine gifts from the gods—Hermes's winged sandals, Athena's shield, and Hades's helmet—each aiding him in his quest. These items are introduced at strategic points, creating a sense of rising action. Perseus then embarks on his journey, navigating obstacles and using his gifts to approach Medusa, whom he cleverly views through the reflection in Athena's shield to avoid her petrifying gaze. The climax occurs when Perseus successfully decapitates Medusa, and the story concludes with him returning home, bearing her head as a powerful weapon. The myth's structure emphasizes a clear progression: challenge, aid, confrontation, and resolution. The narrative's pacing and the placement of divine interventions illustrate how authors craft mythological stories to build tension and deliver moral lessons. Short phrases like 'divine gifts' and 'climactic battle' highlight key moments of structural significance.
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What is the primary structural element used when Perseus receives his divine gifts from the gods?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the narrative technique used to show how Perseus successfully avoids Medusa's gaze.
[2 marks]3.
Which part of the story marks the climax, and how is it achieved structurally?
[3 marks]4.
How do the divine gifts function as structural devices in the myth?
[3 marks]5.
What is the significance of the story ending with Perseus returning with Medusa’s head?
[2 marks]6.
Identify one example of foreshadowing in the summary and explain its effect on the structure.
[3 marks]7.
Describe how the story's sequence of events demonstrates a well-organized structure.
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In your opinion, how does the placement of divine interventions enhance the story's structure?
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Explain the role of the story's conclusion in reinforcing the overall narrative structure.
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