Characteristics of Coming of Age

Bildungsroman is commonly referred to as a "Coming of Age" story.

• This is true.

• This is false.

"Coming of Age" is a genre of literature what focuses on what types of development?

• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Moral

• Emotionless, Psychological, Spiritual, Moral

• Moral, Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional

• Several types...

Which of these is most likely the plot of a bildungsroman?

• A detective puts together clues to solve a difficult crime

• A group of superheroes band together to save the world

• A girl faces hardship as she grows into a capable woman

• A spaceship of aliens from a distant planet takes over earth

In a coming of age story, the exposition or beginning of the story involves:

• Seeing the character as different or changed.

• Seeing the character make tough choices or decisions

• The character encountering a challenge or problem

• The character is introduced as youthful and immature

In a coming of age story, the resolution or ending features:

• The character making tough choices or decisions

• The character is seen as different or changed

• The character struggles to overcome a challenge or problem

Please select the types of growth in coming of age (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN 1):

• Character may lose innocence

• Character may struggle with knowledge that the adult world is complex

• Character will document their feelings in a diary

A character's growth can be shown by clashes between what they want and the rules of society.

• This is true

• This is false

Rites of passage are also examples of coming of age. Please select those below that are examples or rites of passage:

• Religious ceremony

• Membership in a club

• Milestone birthday

• Driver's license

• Acceptance to a school or program

An epiphany is:

• A slow realisation of truth about oneself of the world

• A sudden realisation of truth about oneself or the world

• A great song

A character may also test boundaries and limits.

• This is true

• This is false