Ramayana part 1 vocabulary

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What is a character that opposes the hero, often depicted as an enchantress, temptress, monster, or evil figure?

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Villain

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Which character archetype is described as unstable, often changing form or personality, and blurring the lines between ally and enemy?

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Shapeshifter

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What term describes a god in human form?

Back

Avatar

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is a long poem that follows the deeds of a hero?

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Epic

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What term refers to a long journey undertaken by a hero?

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Quest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the term for a wise person or teacher, often providing guidance to the hero?

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Sage

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the term for a character that serves as a guide or mentor to the hero?

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Mentor

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is the term for a character that tests the hero's abilities and resolve?

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Threshold Guardian

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the term for a character that represents the dark side of the hero, often embodying their fears or weaknesses?

Back

Shadow

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What is the term for a character that brings news or messages, often setting the hero on their path?

Back

Herald

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D