Hero's Journey
What is the "Call to Adventure"?
The moment when the hero is prompted to leave their ordinary life for a challenge or quest.
Define obscure
Not clearly understood or easily seen.
Being motivated for the joy of doing something regardless of whether or not you're rewarded is called...
intrinsic motivation
The memoir by Elie Wiesel that explores cultural trauma and loss.
Night
In the excerpt Night, what is the significance of the phrase "Never shall I forget" in the text?
It emphasizes the lasting impact of the traumatic experiences on the narrator's life.
What happens during the "Refusal of the Call"?
The hero initially hesitates or declines to accept the call to adventure due to fear or attachment to their ordinary life.
What is the purpose of purification?
The purpose of purification is to remove impurities or contaminants to make something clean or pure.
What is intrinsic motivation, and how is it different from extrinsic?
Intrinsic is self motivation and extrinsic is rewards or punishment based.
This text by Chinua Achebe focuses on hope and community after conflict.
A Civil Peace
In the Alchemist, what is the central theme of pursuing one's personal legend?
Following Your Dreams
Overcoming Obstacles
Connection to the Universe
Define "Supernatural Aid"
Assistance provided by a mentor or magical figure that helps the hero on their journey.
What is an elixir typically used for?
An elixir is often used as a magical or medicinal potion, believed to cure ailments or grant longevity.
Used to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
Context Clues
This ancient Indian epic features Prince Rama and emphasizes the concept of duty.
Ramayana
In the allegory of the cave by Plato, what do the shadows on the wall represent?
The shadows represent the perceptions of reality that the prisoners have, which are not true knowledge.
What is the "Crossing of the First Threshold"?
The point at which the hero leaves their familiar world and enters the unknown adventure.
Demonstrate a way to "advance" in a project.
By setting clear goals, collaborating with teammates, and meeting deadlines.
Explain why is it important to understand cultural context?
Provides necessary background for the text and helps the reader to understand character actions and behavior.
In A Civil Peace, how many of Jonathan's children survived the war?
Three of Jonathan's four children survived the war.
According to Plato, what is the ultimate source of truth and knowledge?
The Form of the Good, which is the highest reality and the source of all truth and knowledge in the intellectual world.
Provide an example of a hero's journey departure.
Katniss Everdeen volunteering for the Hunger Games in "The Hunger Games."
What does an omen signify?
An omen signifies a warning or a sign of something that may happen in the future, often interpreted as good or bad.
Explain how to infer the meaning of a word.
Inference, Example, Definition, Antonym
Identify Context Clues
What is the main idea of Plato's allegory of the cave?
It illustrates the difference between the world of appearances and reality.
In Night, how does Wiesel create a sense of urgency in his writing?
Repetition, tone, mood, etc.