What is the greek/latin root for the word "mother"?
mater
100
What is a trickster?
A character that deceives other characters in the story to get their way.
100
In the movie Frozen, we know a lot about Elsa and the struggles she has faced. One could argue that we know a lot about her and therefore she is a ____________ character.
Round
100
Who is He Lion?
The antagonist in "He Lion, Bruh Bear and Bruh Rabbit" who keeps roaring and scaring the forest animals.
100
What is an anthology?
A published collection of poems or stories that all have a unifying theme or trait.
200
The Greek/Latin root "gen" means...
BIRTH
200
Which trickster animal is used most often in African American folktales, and often secretly portrayed slaves?
(Brer/Bruh) Rabbit
200
What is a static character?
A character who STAYS THE SAME/DOESN'T CHANGE in a story.
200
Why did African Americans write folktales?
To pass the time, to be creative, to talk about their experiences, to tell stories about slaveholders in secret (any of these answers works!)
200
What does EXPOSITION mean?
The beginning or introductory section of a novel or story. (Setting, Characters, Context)
300
List TWO example words that use the root "aqua"
Aqualung, aquamarine, aquarium, Aquarius
300
In what ways do tricksters go AGAINST normal character behaviors?
They are usually happy characters who never worry, even in scary situations, because they know they'll get their way
300
What is an archetype?
A universal character, symbol or behavioral pattern seen frequently in storytelling
300
Who is Uncle Remus? Who did he represent? Who did he tell stories to?
Uncle Remus is the narrator in the frame tale of an African American folktale anthology. He represents a freed slave, and told stories to young children.
300
What is the FIRST conflict in "Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox and the Tar Baby?"
Doc Rabbit keeps pretending someone is calling for him so that he can trick the fox and go down to the creek to drink the cream.
400
Which of the roots that we studied means "life"?
BIO
400
How is Bruh Fox a trickster in the story "Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox and the Tar Baby?"
He makes the Tar Baby that Doc Rabbit finds and gets stuck to.
400
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist = main character
Antagonist = give the main character a hard time
Both can be "good" or "evil" characters!
400
What is a frame tale?
A story within a story, that gives the narrator a personality and identity (so they are not anonymous).
400
What could the tar baby represent in either of the folktale stories that we read about?
Tar Baby could represent a problem or a struggle, made worse by frustration. What are other interpretations?
500
The Greek/Latin root "spec" means... (list both words)
... and AN EXAMPLE WORD IS... (list at least one!)
See, look
inspect, spectacle, spectator, etc.
500
What is one POSITIVE thing and one NEGATIVE thing about tricksters?
POSITIVE = they are happy, smart characters
NEGATIVE = they are liars that can't be trusted
500
What are foil characters? Describe in detail and GIVE AN EXAMPLE!!
Two characters that are complete opposites of each other, but complement each other and show differences in each other, both good and bad.
500
When discussing the exposition of a folktale, what is CONTEXT?
Context gives the reader an understanding of basic background information; sets the scene for what is going on as the book/story begins.
500
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy = feeling bad for someone's situation
Empathy = understanding someone's pain because you've been through the same/a similar situation