Vocab
This is a sign that something is about to happen
What is an Omen ?
One of the first omens in our story. What and where was it? What does it mean and What animal matches it too?
The Sycamore Tree, was in the middle of the church, represents spiritual dwelling but also transformation. It's matching animal is the Raven
Who is our main Character?
Santiago
What is the difference between hero's journey and metaphorical journey?
Hero's journey is the physical adventure the character goes on to explore a new place. Metaphorical journey is the inner growth they go through as they are going along that journey
Our Two Genre's of Study and what do they means
Fable: Story that teaches a deeper meaning using animals
Myth: Cultural Story that explains a deeper meaning and explains why things are in the real world
What is an alchemist?
A person turning ordinary metals into gold/ spiritually meaning to transform things into the better
These animals are a big influence to Santiago. what are they and who did they appear in a dream with? Why is it important
Sheep. They appeared in the dream with babies. Sheep and babies both represent purity and innocence but also need a lot of guidance and can easily conform to their surroundings
Who is the author of our book and what country does he come from?
Paulo Coehlo and Brazil
This is the first step in the Departure Stage of Santiago's journey. What is it called and where did we see this in the book for Santiago?
The Call To Adventure, Santiago's call came from his dream.
This literary mode is where the supernatural and natural meet
Magical Realism
This connects two large bodies of water
What is a Strait?
This is the inner growth a character goes through to reveal things about themselves
What is a Metaphorical Journey?
This where the merchant daughter lives? Who are her people ?
Andalusia, which was conquered by the Moors
This is when the character is reluctant to go on their adventure
Refusal of The Call
The people within a story are called
Characters
The highest point or peak of something.
Zenith
What do dreams mean in our book?
The Language of God
He is the guide for Santiago, what's his name and title?
The Old Man, Melchuhzediek. King of Salem
This is when the character steps out on the venture
Beginning of The Adventure
This is the sequence of the story
Plot
Sacred items kept within this room
What is a Sacristy ?
Personal Legend
What is Santiago's Hero's Journey?
To go to the pyramids and find treasure
Rafiki and Mufasa represented this for Simba
A Spiritual Guide and Mentor
What are the seven elements of Literature and what are there definitions ?
Plot- order of events in a story...Theme- Moral of Story/ Lesson...Character- the people in the story...Point of View- the viewpoint of the narrator or character...Setting- location of Story...Conflict- Problem within the story...Style- How the writer writes and uses vocab