Bildungsroman Genre

Bildungsroman is commonly referred to as a "Coming of Age" story.

• This is true.

• This is false.

"Coming of Age" is a genre of literature that focuses on what types of development?

• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Moral

• Emotionless, Psychological, Spiritual, Moral

• Moral, Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional

• Several types...

The word "Bildungsroman" is of _____________ origin.

• Turkish

• Korean

• Arabic

• German

There is no difference between Bildungsroman and "Coming of age".

• This is true.

• This is false.

In a bildungsroman narrative, the orientation involves:

• Seeing the character as different or changed.

• Seeing the character make tough choices or decisions

• The character encountering a challenge or problem

• Introducing the character as youthful and immature

In a coming of age story the resolution features:

• the character making tough choices or decisions

• The character is seen as different or changed.

• The character struggles to overcome a challenge or problem

Select all that apply: What types of growth may the character experience in a Bildungsroman narrative?

• Character may lose innocence

• Character may struggle with knowledge that the adult world is complex

• Character will document their feelings in a diary

A character's growth can be shown by: clashes between what he/she wants and rules of society.

• This is true

• This is false

The character's growth can be shown through all of the following EXCEPT:

• Trying to establish his/her own rules

• The character trying to become an active participant in the world

• The character trying to find their identity through social media

Rites of passage are also examples of coming of age. Please select all examples below that are rites of passage:

• Religious ceremonies

• Membership in a club

• Milestone birthday

• Driver's license

• Acceptance to a school or program