Greek & Japanese Mythology
This type of traditional story explains natural phenomena and features gods or heroes.
What is a myth?
Comparing two things using “like” or “as” is called this.
What is a simile?
In the Hero’s Journey, this phase kicks off the adventure by pulling the hero out of their normal world.
What is the Departure Phase?
Name one BTC code
What is (Be Breakthrough, Strive to Understand, Relish Hard Work Together, Be Grateful, Be Curious, Live the Growth Mindset, Persist )
What grade does Robel teach at BTC?
What is 7th Grade?
In The Mirror of Matsuyama, the central theme reflects this family value.
What is loyalty (or love between mother and daughter)
An author’s choice of words, used to create tone and mood.
What is diction (or word choice)?
In the Departure Phase, the hero usually receives one of these—whether they want it or not.
What is a call to adventure?
Who is you staff?
Who is Serenity?
What subject does Robel teach at BRC?
What is Science?
This culture is the origin of the story The Tongue-Cut Sparrow.
What is Japan?
This literary tool helps set the emotional atmosphere in a story.
What is mood?
This middle phase involves the hero facing trials, meeting allies, and often wanting to give up.
What is the Initiation Phase?
What was the first Friday event of the summer?
What is College Bowl?
How many years has Robel been a TF at BTC?
What is 3 years?
This demigod and son of Poseidon is the main character in a series of modern mythological adventures.
Who is Percy Jackson?
In The Two Frogs, students were asked to annotate this aspect of the text.
What is tone or word choice?
In Black Panther, T’Challa getting challenged for the throne and nearly dying is part of this phase.
What is the Initiation Phase?
Who is the executive director of BTC?
Who is Josh?
How many siblings does Robel have?
What is 2?
Myths often feature these recurring character types, like the “wise mentor” or “brave hero.”
What are archetypes?
These help make writing more powerful or meaningful by creating imagery or evoking emotion.
What are literary tools?
This final phase shows how the hero has grown—like Mowgli returning to the human village.
What is the Return Phase?
What year was Breakthorught Twin Cities founded?
What is 2005?
What month and year was Robel born?
What is January 2004?