Archetypes in Literature
This archetype is often the main character who faces challenges and grows throughout the story.
Elephant
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The first sentence of a paragraph that tells the main idea.
Topic sentence
Spell this word:
Criteria
_______ going to the movies after school.
They're
This archetype offers wisdom, guidance, or magical help to the hero.
Mentor
Education
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Sentences that explain or prove the main idea.
Supporting Details
A girl loses a glass slipper at the royal ball.
Cinderella
Please put the book over _______ on the table.
there
This archetype tries to stop the hero and creates conflict.
Villian
Responsibility
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Specific facts, examples, or quotes used as proof.
Evidence
Spell:
Miscommunication
The students forgot to bring _______ homework.
This archetype provides makes the audience laugh.
comic relief/trickster
Computer
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A sentence that explains how the evidence connects to the main idea.
Analysis/Explanation
A wooden puppet wants to be a real boy.
Pinocchio
I don’t know if _______ ready for the big test tomorrow.
they're
This archetype makes great sacrifices for others, sometimes even giving up their life.
Martyr
Conscientious
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The last sentence of a paragraph that sums up the point.
Conclusion
Spell:
Success
The dogs dug a hole in _______ backyard.
their