Story Types and Archetypes

What is an example of a myth?

• Tortoise and the Hare

• Echo and Narcissus

• Bloody Mary

• Goldilocks

Define "Archetype." What are the three categories we talked about in class?

Answer explanation

An Archetype is a pattern in stories that transcends time and culture. These patterns tell us something about human behavior. The three categories are: character, symbolic, and situational.

What is an example of a legend?

• Sleepy Hollow

• Jack and the Bean Stalk

• Johnny Appleseed

• Candy Man

What kind of story is this?

Answer explanation

Fairy Tale

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Citing textual evidence

What archetype does Aurora follow?

• The Mentor

• The journey

• Battle between good and evil

• Hero

Answer explanation

Hero and mentor are the only character archetype choices.

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

Identify one situational or symbolic archetype you find in the passage.

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Citing textual evidence

What are the defining characteristics of a fable?

• Long; Big character arch

• Simple; lesson; animals

• Short; Lesson

• Supernatural beings; short

What do all story types have in common?

What is the difference between a fairy tale and a folk tale?

What is the hardest story to remember the traits of?

• Folk tale

• Legend

• Fable

• Parable