Archetypes Quiz

What is an archetype?

• A unique character that is rarely found in stories

• A typical kind of character you would find in a genre

• A tool used by writers to create complex plots

• A method of developing settings in a story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Why do writers and producers use archetypes in their characters?

• To avoid creating complex characters

• To rely on the audiences' prior knowledge of these types of characters

• Because they are easier to write than other types of characters

• To make stories unpredictable

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why are characters in dystopian novels often archetypes?

• To make the story more complex

• To allow the reader to predict what will happen in a story

• To confuse the reader

• To make the characters less memorable

What is another reason for the use of archetypes in dystopian novels?

• To increase the length of the story

• To focus on the setting rather than the characters

• To understand why things happen as they do

• To introduce new literary techniques

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a Hero in Dystopian Fiction?

• A character with no special qualities who follows the rules

• A brave and resourceful leader who often fights against the unfair rules of the establishment

• A character who provides comic relief in the story

• An evil character whose actions are important to the plot

What defines a Sidekick in Dystopian Fiction?

• The main antagonist of the story

• The hero's closest companion, less powerful than the hero

• A nurturing character who helps to take care of others

• An experienced and trusted adviser

Who is an Anti-hero in Dystopian Fiction?

• A character who always follows the hero's lead without question

• A character who is purely evil and has no redeeming qualities

• An unlikely or unusual hero; lacks the qualities of a typical hero but ends up being a hero in the end

• A character who serves as a teacher or guide to the hero

What role does a Villain play in Dystopian Fiction?

• A character who is always defeated by the hero

• A character who provides guidance to the hero

• An evil character whose actions or motives are important to the plot

• The hero's friend who betrays them in the end

What is the role of a Mentor in Dystopian Fiction?

• A character who is often a source of comic relief

• The main character who leads the story

• An experienced and trusted adviser

• A character who is nurturing and takes care of others

Who is a Mother Figure in Dystopian Fiction?

• A character who is the main antagonist

• A character who is the hero's rival

• A character who is the hero's closest companion

• A nurturing character who helps to take care of others