Vocab part 1
Vocab part 2
The Hero's Journey part 1
The Hero's Journey part 2
The Giver
100
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
What is Diction?
100
The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc
What is tone?
100
The future hero often refuses to accept the Call to Adventure. The refusal may stem from a sense of duty, an obligation, a fear or insecurity.
What is the Refusal of the Call?
100
There are 10 of these.
What is the number of steps in the hero's journey?
100
She works for the Department of Justice.
What is Jonas's mother's job?
200
The literal meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
What is Denotation?
200
Referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.
What is mood?
200
The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.
What is the Call to Adventure?
200
This is the point where the hero actually begins the adventure, leaving the known limits of his or her world.
What is The Beginning of the Adventure?
200
He is not growing fast enough and cannot sleep through the night.
What is the reason for Gabriel's potential release?
300
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
What is Imagery?
300
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
What is connotation?
300
This is a series of tests, tasks, or challenges that the hero must undergo as part of the hero's transformation.
What is the Road of Trials?
300
The goal of the quest is achieved. All the previous steps serve to prepare and purify the person for this step.
What is The Ultimate Boon?
300
The Giver places his hands on Jonas's bare back and gives him memories to prepare him for his job.
What is the method the Giver uses to train Jonas?
400
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; can be a recurring theme, motif or symbol.
What is archetype?
400
The methods a writer uses to develop characters; for example, through description, actions and dialogue.
What is characterization?
400
The hero experiences adventure and perhaps danger as he or she returns to life as it was before the adventure.
What is The Magic Flight?
400
At this final point in the adventure, the hero must retain the wisdom gained on the quest, integrate that wisdom into his or her previous life, and perhaps decide how to share the wisdom with the rest of the world.
What is The Crossing?
400
A ride on a sled through falling snow.
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
500
Example, Negation, Function
What are the three strategies of definition?
500
Framing, Lighting, Angles.
What are the film techniques we discussed in class?
500
When the goal of the adventure has been accomplished, the hero may refuse to return with the gift and either doubts that the return will bring change or they prefer to stay in a better place.
What is the Refusal of the Return?
500
During the Road of Trials, the hero experiences unconditional love and support from a friend, mentor, or family member. This love often drives the hero to continue on their journey, even if the hero has doubts.
What is The Experience with Unconditional Love?
500
Rosemary!
What is the name of the Receiver who was chosen before Jonas?
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