Folktales
Archetypes
Plot
Vocab
DCI
100
What is a folktale?
A folktale is a story passed down from generation to generation, usually by word of mouth, that teaches a lesson, value, or cultural belief.
100
What is an archetype?
An archetype is a repeating character type that represents universal patterns of human nature in literature and media.
100
This is the part of the plot where characters, setting, and the main situation are introduced.
Exposition
100
Who is the main character we have read in our folktales, and what are the two ways he spells it?
Anansi & Ananse
100
What does DCI stand for?
District of Columbia International
200
What is the name of the two folktales we have read so far?
1. "All Stories are Anansi's"
2. "Ananse the Even-Handed Judge"
3. "Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom"
200
This archetype is the main character who goes on a journey or faces a challenge.
Hero
200
This is the most exciting or intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest point.
Climax
200
Tricksters are mainly known to be this six-letter word: _______ (You must also spell the word correctly)
Clever
200
DCI serves students in which grade levels?
6th–12th grade
300
Anansi is often trying to collect these two things:
Stories & Wisdom
300
This archetype provides guidance, wisdom, or magical help to the hero.
Mentor
300
This plot stage shows the consequences of the climax and begins to wrap up the story.
Falling Action
300
The following five-letter word means to "brag or talk about yourself in a way that shows off."
This word appears in "Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom." (You must also spell the word correctly)
Boast
300
What is the mascot of DC International School?
Three-Headed Dragon
400
Folktales are passed down through generations by...
Word of Mouth
400
This archetype often tests the hero’s strength or wisdom, helping them grow even if they seem like an enemy.
The Guardian
400
Define: Theme Topic
A one word topic for what the story is about
400
This term shows the recurring character types seen in stories around the world. (You must also spell the word correctly)
Archetype
400
Name the language programs at DCI
Chinese, French, and Spanish
500
The spread of Anansi stories through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade shows the power of this cultural tradition.
Storytelling
500
Tricksters are known to be ________ ________ because they have the power to be either good or evil; it just depends on their __________.
Boundary crossers and intentions
500
Folktales are passed down to the younger generations to teach them ________ ___________
Moral Lessons
500
This word means giving animals human traits, like talking or thinking. (You must also spell the word correctly)
Anthropomorphism
500
DCI was formed when several language immersion charter schools came together. Name three of them.
LAMB, DC Bilingual, Stokes, Mundo Verde, and Yu Ying