Pronouns - Demonstrative (this/that) in Mythology
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Grade 8
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A worksheet focused on the use of demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' within the context of Mythology, designed to encourage creative writing tasks.
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Pronouns - Demonstrative (this/that) in Mythology
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Introduction to Demonstrative Pronouns in Mythology
In ancient Mythology, gods and heroes often wielded powerful symbols. This symbol, the thunderbolt, represented Zeus's authority, while that shield signified Athena's wisdom. These symbols serve as a reminder of the qualities associated with each deity and are often described vividly in stories to emphasize their importance.
1.
Which demonstrative pronoun refers to the thunderbolt symbol in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the demonstrative pronoun used for Athena's shield.
[2 marks]3.
Explain why demonstrative pronouns are used in the passage.
[3 marks]B
Creative Writing Task: Mythological Symbols
Write a short mythological story incorporating the demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' to describe the symbols and their significance.
1.
Draft a mythological story (about 150-200 words) that includes at least two uses of 'this' and 'that' as demonstrative pronouns. Focus on describing symbols or characters from mythology.
[10 marks]2.
Checklist for your story:
0C
Analysis of Demonstrative Usage
Analyze the following excerpt from a mythological story.
1.
Identify all the demonstrative pronouns in the excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' function differently in the context.
[3 marks]3.
Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun to complete this sentence: The ancient scroll contained ___ secrets of the gods.
Aa) this
Bb) that
Cc) these
Dd) those
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Creative Extension: Mythology and Symbols
Create a detailed description of a mythological artifact or symbol, emphasizing how you would use 'this' and 'that' to bring focus to different elements.
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Describe your chosen mythological symbol or artifact. Use 'this' to introduce it and 'that' to refer to its significance or related elements.
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