Figurative Lang.
What is the use of descriptive language to paint a mental picture called?
Imagery
What is Loki the god of in Norse mythology?
Trickery/mischief
What is the very first stage of the Hero's Journey called?
The ordinary world
What device is used to describe the atmosphere or vibe of a scene?
Mood
What is the term where you compare two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Simile
How does Thor react to Loki's prank of cutting off Sif's hair?
He threatens to break all his bones if he doesn't fix it.
What is the important figure called who guides the hero with wisdom and support?
The Mentor
Which Point of View used the pronouns I, Me, Us, and We?
First Person POV
What is the term that describes giving human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
How are Loki's kids characterized?
Hel: half dead child
Fenrir: powerful wolf child
Jormungandr: giant serpent that circles Midgard
What is the character archetype that prompts the hero to begin their journey?
The Herald
What 3 elements make up the setting of a story?
Time, Place, and Environment
What is the term that uses exaggeration for effect?
Hyperbole
What is the plot twist at the end of "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
All of the tests they lost were impossible to win, as they were racing against Time, wrestling Old Age, drinking the ocean, etc.
What are the two character traits that define the character archetype The Trickster?
They are humorous and they challenge the status quo.
What device is used to suggest an author's attitude towards a character or subject?
Tone
What term is a reference to another text, person, place, or event.?
Allusion
How does Thor get his hammer in the story "The Treasure of the Gods"?
Loki commissions dwarves to create treasures for the gods and the hammer is one of them.
What is the stage of the Hero's Journey called where the hero leaves home to start their journey?
Crossing the Threshold
The sentence, "When Thor walked into the room, he exuded static electricity and his mere presence made others bow down to him," is an example of what kind of characterization?
Indirect Characterization