Fantasy Archetype Quiz

What is an Archetype?

• A typical character, situation, or setting that is expected.

• A type of Arch.

• When a character fights evil.

• Something that represents something else.

Mrs. Griffin is an example of what type of Character Archetype?

• The Hero

• The Villain

• The Wise Person

• The Friend

A Dark Forest is an example of what kind of Archetype?

• Plotline

• Setting

• Character

• Symbol

What are characteristics of the Hero Archetype?

• Magical and strong.

• Extremity smart and knowledgeable.

• Tends to be mean and evil.

• Often lonely and has to complete a quest.

What can we use to help us make predictions while reading fantasy novels?

• Metaphors and Dragons

• Symbolism

• Archetypes

• Researching the Setting

What Archetype does this image show?

• Setting Archetype: A Peaceful Kingdom

• Setting Archetype: A Dark Forest

• Plot-line Archetype: Rescue Story

• Character Archetype: The Mentor

The _____is the Character Archetype who is bad, often mean and tends to lose.

True or False? Lulu is The Friend Character Archetype in the TTOA.

• True

• False

Fantasy Readers should:

• keep an eye out for repeated images, objects, characters or settings.

• Use the strategies they learned while reading fantasy and apply it to other texts.

• Expect particular archetypes to make predictions about the story.

• Keep track of problems that multiply.

Which Character Archetype would you most like to be?

• The Hero

• The Villain

• The Mentor

• The Friend