Study Guide
What does the word Retrieve mean?
To get something or gain something back.
What is the focus on Theme?
Universal lessons that apply to many situations
What are two different Archetypes category we learned about?
Character and Setting/Situation
What is a Literary Text and give me 3 out of 5 Examples.
Written works: Novels, Short stories, Plays, Essays and Poetry.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile uses LIKE or AS to compare two things.
Metaphor DOESN'T use LIKE or AS to compare two things.
What is Diction? and give me an example of a writers diction.
A writers unique style of expression. Like Edgar Allen Poe or Shakespear
What is the focus of Central Idea?
Specific to the story
What is the Everyman Archetype and an example of one.
The good old boy, regular guy/girl, the person next door, the working stiff, the solid citizen, the good neighbor, the silent majority(e.g., Jim Halpert “The Office”).
What is Literary Elements?
Parts that make up a story.
What is a Euphemism?
A soft or gentle way of saying something.
What is the difference between Theme and Central Idea?
Central Idea is the main point of the story, Theme is the deeper message about life in the story.
What is theme?
A theme is the underlying message, insight, or moral that an author conveys through a literary work.
What is the Anti-hero Archetype and an example of one.
A flawed character who lacks traditional heroic qualities (e.g., Walter White in "Breaking Bad" or Deadpool).
There are 10 literary elements we learned about, name 5.
Plot, Character, Setting, Conflict, Theme, POV, Tone, Style, Symbolism, and Imagery.
What is a Synonym?
Words with similar meanings, enhancing variety in language.
What does Mutiny mean?
A rebellion against authority or defiance.
What is the Theme formula and what does it stand for?
A: Main Conflict - What is the central problem or struggle?
B: Character Change - How do the characters grow or what do they learn?
C: Key Events - What important events shape the story?
What is the situational archetype of Death and Rebirth? What is the symbolism behind it?
The cycle of life where something ends, leading to new beginnings.
What is a plot?
Sequence of events in a story.
What is an Antonym?
Words with opposite meanings, providing contrast and clarity.
What is the archetype Con-man?
Someone who cheats or tricks people after gaining their trust.
What does the Equation A+B= Central Idea stand for?
A: Main Topic - What is the text about? (The subject or focus of the text.)
B: Key Message - What is the author trying to convey about that topic? (The main point or insight.)
What is the DIFFERENCE between the Task, Quest and Journey situational archetype?
Journey: A hero faces challenges and growth during their travels. Good ultimately triumph
Quest: A search for something significant, often involving adventure and discovery or even someone.
Task: A specific challenge or duty that must be completed.Something that must be done
Name me the 5 Plot stages.
Expository, Rising action, Climax, Falling action and Resolution.
What is a Paradox?
A statement that seems contradictory or impossible but may reveal a deeper truth. It makes you think more deeply about the meaning.