MISC 1.0
The “Hero’s Journey” is a pattern developed by this psychologist; after noticing a pattern within the storytelling frameworks across many cultures and continents?
WHO IS... Joseph Campbell.
TRUE OR FALSE...
If a well-known celebrity was the spokesperson for a product, but had never really tried the product before, this would be an example of a “testimonial” not an “endorsement”.
WHAT IS... FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE...
The following is an example of pathos:
“For just one dollar a day, you can help a family who is struggling to survive as refugees. By donating to UNICEF, a non-profit that sends necessary aid to those suffering in war-torn countries you too can make a difference and help save a life”.
WHAT IS.. TRUE
Why does Bilbo, “halt and stoop” while exploring the rest of the Lonely Mountain after Smaug has departed?
He found a strange, shimmering, white gem - the Arkenstone, the one item Thorin is seeking most.
What symbol and theme best match Thorin Oakenshield from The Hobbit?
Greed, the arkenstone or his treasure hoard.
J.R.R. Tolkien has written many famous stories. Which literature genre would his most famous work, The Hobbit fall under?
If Chagee hired a famous celebrity like, Taylor Swift, to help promote their latest flavour of milk tea, this would be an example of what persuasive advertising technique?
WHAT IS... endorsement.
In The Hobbit the narrator has a very specific view on the idea of “greed” and “hoarding wealth”. This is an example of tone. The tone of a piece of writing is best defined as...
The attitude of the author on a particular topic or subject.
Bert, William, and Tom are the names of which archetype in The Hobbit and which match what stage of the Hero’s Journey?
Threshold Guardians – Stage 5
In chapter twelve, the narrator shares, “Smaug lay, with wings folded like an immeasurable bat, turned partly on one side.” This is an example of:
WHAT IS...SIMILE
Based on the Hero’s Journey pattern developed and studied by Joseph Campbell, the “Mentor” archetype can best be described as..
The guide, advisor, or individual who helps the hero learn to develop skills, gain wisdom, and teach them how to better advance in the hopes of conquering their ememies.
If Mr. Mackee was looking to buy a new pair of shoes, and everyone he spoke with suggested Nike Pro sneakers, so he decided to buy them because of their popularity; this would be an example of what kind of persuasive technique?
WHAT IS... Bandwagon
Who was the individual that designed a method and technique for developing strong, rhetorical appeals in the form of a triangle?
WHO IS... Aristotle
After all Bilbo had done to help maintain peace by using the Arkenstone, what happens to the stone after the battle?
It was buried along with Orcrist and Thorin, deep in the mountain.
What does the following excerpt mean:
“He [Bilbo] fought the real battle in the tunnel alone before he ever saw the vast danger lying in the hall ahead."
Bilbo faced internal conflict by facing his own fear of the unknown.
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF ETHICAL OR UNETHICAL PRACTICES...
"Social responsibility, transparency, fairness, non-exploitation & inclusion."
WHAT ARE... ETHICAL PRACTICES.
When a company advertises using statistics, data, and number-based information, such as “0% sugar”, “Only 100 calories”, or “Runs for 20 hours on one charge!”, all of these are examples of which of the following umbrella categories of persuasive techniques on the Rhetorical Triangle?
Logos - they are using logical pieces of information that are simple and clear to inform the consumer.
TRUE OR FALSE....
J.R.R. Tolkien’s story was influenced significantly by his own lived experiences. Prior to The Hobbit’s publication in 1937, the author had fought in the First World War. Losing many friends, facing uncertainty, and unsure of his own significance or potential, just as our protagonist Bilbo does. In addition, his love for myths, heroic tales, and tales also inspired the fantasy world he created.
TRUE.
In chapter twelve, the narrator shares, “Beneath [Smaug], under all his limbs and his huge coiled tail, and about him on all sides stretching away across unseen floors, lay countless piles of precious things, gold wrought and unwrought, gems and jewels, and silver red-stained in the ruddy light.” This is an example of:
WHAT IS... Imagery
How many Dwarves come to visit Bilbo on the first day, what are their names?
13.
FILI, KILI, OIN, GLOIN, ORI, NORI, DORI, BALIN, DWALIN, THORIN, BIFUR, BOFUR, AND BOMBUR.
The following is an example of which part of Aristotle’s Triangle technique?
“This summer season while out shopping, reconsider who you are purchasing from – did you know that brands like Nestle employ children to collect the ingredients for their products? Imagine working as an eight-year-old child for twelve hours each
day climbing cacao trees, at times, getting seriously injured, just so others can enjoy a candy bar.” - unknown
If Olivia was making an advertisement and asked Ken, Jason, and Jack to try the product and they used their experience to help make the next commercial - either with quotes, “before and after” photos, or video clips of them commenting on the effects of the product, this would be an example of:
WHAT IS... TESTIMONIAL.
Aristotle was an _______________ Philosopher who was responsible for designing the _______________________________. A model that we still use to formulate concrete arguments and ideas today.
Ancient Greek, Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle
TRUE OR FALSE...
Bilbo’s first example of true change was after winning “Riddles in the Dark” with Gollum in chapter five. After luck helped Bilbo find the ring and win the game - he became more confident and felt increasingly capable in his potential assistance for the journey, before this, others had to help him out of situations - in the cave with Gollum, he only had himself.
WHAT IS TRUE.
Fill in the correct words that Thorin says in his final farewell to Bilbo.
“If more of us valued _____ and ______ and _____ above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier [happier] world.”
WHAT ARE...Food, Cheer, Song.