Definition Duel
Hero's Journey
Context Clues
Definition Mix-Up
100

The act of keeping something safe from loss or damage.


What is preservation?

100

The common pattern or blueprint for stories about a hero, often called the "hero's journey."


What is the monomyth?

100

The museum worked hard to ensure the _____ of the fragile ancient skull. 

 What is preservation?

100

The word for a very wise person, not the spiritual principle of cause and effect.

What is a sage?

200

This is the moral and religious law that refers to one's duty or righteous path in Hinduism and Buddhism.


What is dharma?  

200

A traditional story that often explains a natural event or involves supernatural beings.


What is a myth?

200

The scientist studied a vast _____ cloud of gas and dust in a distant galaxy. 

What is cosmic?

200

The word for a terrible mistake, not a special exception to a rule.

What is a blunder?

300

This is a great or foolish mistake, often caused by ignorance or carelessness.


What is a blunder?

300

A long poem that tells the deeds and adventures of a heroic figure.


What is an epic?

300

The lawyer was proud of finding a legal _____ that saved his client from a large fine. 

What is a loophole?

300

The word for a story's pattern, not the story itself.

What is the monomyth?

400

An inconsistency in the rules through which one can escape consequences.


What is a loophole?

400

The spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions influence a person's future.

What is karma?


400

The old man's _____ was to protect his homeland, no matter the cost. 

What is dharma?

400

The word that describes a long story of a hero's deeds, not a regular, shorter, traditional tale.

What is an epic?

500

Godly; This word describes something that is related to or proceeding directly from God or a god.

What is divine?

500

This is a person who is considered profoundly wise and is respected for their sound judgment.


What is a sage?

500

Hindus believe that Vishnu may descend to Earth in the form of an ______ to restore balance. 

What is an avatar?

500

The word that refers to a god's physical form on Earth, not the word that means "god-like."

What is an avatar?