What is an archetype in literature?
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An archetype is a typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature. Examples include the Hero, the Mentor, and the Villain.
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Which character is NOT a typical archetype?
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Superman is not a typical archetype in literature or cinema.
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What is an allegory?
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An allegory is a symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas or concepts.
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What is the climax of a story?
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The climax is the most exciting or intense part of the story, where the protagonist often undergoes a significant change.
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What is an anagram?
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An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as 'below' becoming 'elbow'.
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What is alliteration?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'The quiet quetzals quibbled to the queen.'
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Provide an example of alliteration.
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An example of alliteration is 'The baby boy babbled something about Brooklyn to his babysitter.'
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