Archetypes in Literature

What character archetype keeps the hero guessing as to whose side they are on?

• Hero

• Ally

• Trickster

• Shapeshifter

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What character archetype has an unusual birth, endures trials, seeks a morally good goal, makes sacrifices, etc...

• Trickster

• Hero

• Mentor

• Villain

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What character archetype represents evil, opposes the hero, and may tempts the hero in exchange for their integrity?

• Trickster

• Hero

• Threshold Guardian

• Villain

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What character archetype serves as a teacher or counselor to the hero, offering them knowledge and guidance?

• Villain

• Herald

• Mentor

• Hero

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What character archetype serves as a loyal friend and assists the hero

• Ally

• Herald

• Mentor

• Threshold Guardian

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What character archetype is clever and funny, disobeys rules to create disorder

• Ally

• Trickster

• Shapeshifter

• Villain

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What character archetype is a messenger who invites or jolts the hero into their quest

• Villain

• Mentor

• Trickster

• Herald

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What character archetype serves as a major obstacle between the hero and a new world?

• Villain

• Ally

• Threshold Guardian

• Herald

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which best describes the "Coming of Age" plot archetype?

• A search for someone or something with obstacles to overcome on the way

• a ceremony that marks a transition

• a descent from a higher to lower state of being, like being kicked out of paradise

• when the hero gains new maturity/awareness of issues, responsibilities, and the world around them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which best describes the "Ritual" plot archetype?

• A search for someone or something with obstacles to overcome on the way

• a ceremony that marks a transition

• a descent from a higher to lower state of being, like being kicked out of paradise

• when the hero gains new maturity/awareness of issues, responsibilities, and the world around them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9