Literary Archetypes

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which archetype would say: "Giving makes me happier than receiving."
Innocent
Ruler
Caregiver
Magician
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Situational archetype that describes the search for someone or some object, which when it is found and brought back, will restore life to a wasted land
The Quest
Innate Wisdom vs Educated Stupidity
Overcoming the Monster
Death and Rebirth
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The strengths of this character archetype are creative drive, and the ability to execute their vision. However, this often comes with personal sacrifice, and an overwhelming need for perfection. They want to create something of value to cement their legacy.
lover
innocent
creator
sage
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A ______________ is a character who represents a specific set of universal, recognizable behaviors.
characer trait
character archetype
indirect character
foil
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The place where the hero encounters personal achievement; ; a spiritual peak
The Mountain
The Underworld
The Maze or Labyrinth
The Castle
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is one example of a setting archetype?
a book
a monster
a winding stair
a lion
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the four categories/types of archetypes?
Symbolic, Character, & Situational, and Setting
Symbolic, Thematic, Character, and Setting
Character, Stylistic, Literary, and Symbolic
Setting, Character, Situational, and Thematic
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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