6. Our heroes and heroines

Hero/Heroine, Villain or none?

• Hero/Heroine

• Villain

• none

• Who is this?

Answer explanation

Loki, the God of Mischief, is a member of the Frost Giants of Jotunheim but was adopted by Odin and raised raised alongside his adopted brother Thor in Asgard.

Besides deviously cunning, Loki has the ability to change his shape and sex.

[Norse mythology]

Hero/Heroine, Villain or none?

• Hero/Heroine

• Villain

• none

• Who is this?

Answer explanation

Katniss Everdeen is the main protagonist and the narrator of The Hunger Games trilogy.

She is a very skilled archer and extremely resourceful, able to look after herself even in the most difficult situations.

Hero/Heroine, Villain or none?

• Hero/Heroine

• Villain

• none

• Who is this?

Answer explanation

Neville Longbotton, Hogwarts alumnus, is a British pure-blood wizard. Just like Harry, Neville was marked by a prophecy as being one of two children with the potential to defeat Lord Voldemort.

Throughout his school years, he was mostly a shy, clumsy, introverted boy. However, in his later years, he showed great courage and perseverance.

Hero/Heroine, Villain or none?

• Hero/Heroine

• Villain

• none

• Who is this?

Answer explanation

Gollum, originally named Sméagol, was one of the three early Hobbit-types.

His life extended far beyond his nature, by the effects of possessing the One Ring, but he was deformed and twisted in body and mind by the corruption of the object.

Hero/Heroine, Villain or none?

• Hero/Heroine

• Villain

• none

• Who is this?

Answer explanation

Anna of Arendelle, the younger sister of Elsa the Snow Queen, is a big-hearted and optimistic woman, albeit socially awkward.

She is very brave (or maybe naive) and will embark on perilous journeys to save those she loves.

She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.

Which word is a synonym for BRAVE?

• charming

• courageous

• cowardly

• clumsy

Answer explanation

brave /breɪv/= showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things. [adjective]

She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.

We met Vera and her charming children at the park.

Which word is a synonym for CHARMING?

• adorable

• boring

• selfless

• wise

Answer explanation

charming /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/= pleasant or attractive [adjective]

We met Vera and her charming children at the park.

That's the third glass you've smashed this week - you're so clumsy!

Which word is a synonym for CLUMSY?

• determined

• graceless

• graceful

• reserved

Answer explanation

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/= not controlled or careful enough, and often knock or damage things [adjective]

That's the third glass you've smashed this week - you're so clumsy!

She seemed cool and confident.

Which word is a synonym for COOL?

• anxious

• composed

• kind

• moody

Answer explanation

cool /kuːl/= calm and relaxed [adjective]

She seemed cool and confident.

OR

cool /kuːl/= stylish, fashionable [adjective]

He looks really cool in those sunglasses.

He's determined to win this match.

Which word is a synonym for DETERMINED?

• funny

• indecisive

• persistent

• stubborn

Answer explanation

determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/= wanting to do something very much, and not letting anyone stop you [adjective]

He's determined to win this match.