Which archetype does the hero of a story often represent?
Archetypes in Literature Quiz

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Sally Jenkins
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Protagonist
The Antagonist
The Mentor
The Shadow
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
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
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
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
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
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
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