Archetypes
This is a "good" character who is often lonely. He/she usually has to complete their quest alone and they usually win.
Hero
What could a crown symbolize?
Power, royalty
Is this a metaphor?
She slithered into the room like a snake.
No
Internal or external?
Harry Potter still feeling sad because his parents died
Internal
What's the one-word theme?
Harry couldn't have done it all without the help of his friends.
Friendship, loyalty
People who are close to the hero or villain, and sometimes they are not true to him or her.
Friends
In a story, we might see an old, dark house. What do you think that setting could mean?
Fear, something scary or mean, a warning
Is this a metaphor?
My father was such a huge presence, he was a big oak tree in my life.
Yes
Internal or external?
A character argues with his best friend because he was hanging out with someone else
External
What's the one-word theme?
Kevin knew that if he tried hard enough, he could achieve his goals.
Determination
A "bad" character who is often surrounded by other characters he or she is mean to. They usually want to be in charge of everything and they usually lose.
Villain
What's the definition of a symbol in a story?
An image, object, character, or setting in a story that represents or means something else, like a feeling or idea.
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A comparison that doesn't use like or as.
Internal or external?
Voldemort feeling angry because he was defeated by baby Harry Potter
Internal
What is the definition of theme?
The message or moral of a story, sometimes it's one word that sums up the "big idea."
A very smart character who usually helps the hero by teaching him or her.
Wise person
What's an example of a symbol?
A color, a crown, a weapon, etc.
What's an example of a metaphor?
A comparison between two things, not using like or as.
What's an example of an external dragon?
External conflict with another character, etc.
What's an example of a theme?
In order to have a friend, you have to be one.
Or, "friendship"
What is an example of a hero and a villain from a story or movie?
Harry Potter and Voldemort, Snow White and the Evil Stepmother, etc.
What could it mean if a character wears a certain color? Such as white, black, or red?
White could mean innocent or "good," black could mean guilty or "bad," red could mean evil or sinful.
Is this a metaphor?
He's like a magician; he always has tricks up his sleeve.
No
What's an example of an internal dragon?
Internal conflict with feelings, etc.
What's the one-word theme?
Cinderella was miserable, but she hoped that one day, she could have a better life.
Hope