Archetypes in Literature Quiz

Archetypes in Literature Quiz

12th Grade

20 Qs

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Archetypes in Literature Quiz

Archetypes in Literature Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.5, RL.7.3, RL.8.3

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sally Jenkins

FREE Resource

20 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which archetype does the hero of a story often represent?

The Protagonist

The Antagonist

The Mentor

The Shadow

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

30 sec • 1 pt

In literature, a character that represents the archetype of the 'mentor' is likely to...

Cause conflict

Create obstacles

Guide the hero

Destroy the hero's confidence

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

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the 'shadow' archetype in a narrative?

Provide comic relief

Support the protagonist

Enhance the setting

Challenge the hero

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

30 sec • 1 pt

The 'trickster' archetype in stories is often used to...

Establish rules

Disrupt normalcy

Act as a hero

Serve as a sidekick

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

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the 'mother' archetype typically function in literature?

Act as a rival

Provide nurturing

Create tension

Offer heroic advice

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

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way does the 'hero' archetype differ from the 'anti-hero'?

Has a tragic flaw

Displays heroism

Lacks traditional heroic traits

Resembles a sidekick

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which archetype is most likely to act as a catalyst for change in a story?

The Mentor

The Sidekick

The Villain

The Innocent

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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