Question

bell ringer

1. archetype
2. characterization
3. theme
4. inference
5. foreshadowing
6. authors use of language

a. a universal character type or pattern (hero, villain,
mentor).
b. hints about what will happen later in a story.
c. the way an author uses diction, tone, imagery,
and style to shape meaning.
d. the central idea or message of a text.
e. using clues + your own knowledge to figure out
something not directly stated.
f. how an author develops a character (direct
description or actions/words).
match each description to the correct archetype.

1. a wise old man who gives advice and guidance.
2. a main character who must face challenges and grow stronger.
3. a character who tempts or tricks others into making mistakes.
4. a character who helps the hero succeed.
5. a character who is evil or works against the hero.

word bank: hero · villain · mentor · trickster · sidekick
fill in the blanks with direct or indirect characterization.

1. when the narrator tells you directly what a character is like, it is ____________ characterization.
2. when you learn about a character through their actions, words, or how others react to them, it is ____________ characterization.

read each example. write direct or indirect characterization.

1. okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages as a strong and powerful man. ____________
2. he pounced on people often and had no patience for unsuccessful men. ____________
3. clarisse asked, \are you happy?\ montag laughed but could not answer. ____________
4. unoka was tall but very thin and wore a mournful look. ____________
5. when the teacher asked him a question, he stammered and looked at the floor. ____________

Explanation:

• For the first matching part (archetypes):
• A wise old man giving advice is a "Mentor" as mentors are known for guiding.
• A main character facing challenges is a "Hero" which is the classic hero archetype.
• A character tempting others is a "Trickster" who often causes trouble through tricks.
• A character helping the hero is a "Sidekick" (though sometimes could be seen as a helper in a broader sense but sidekick is a common term here).
• An evil character against the hero is a "Villain".
• For the characterization blanks:
• When narrator directly tells, it's "direct" characterization.
• When through actions/words etc., it's "indirect" characterization.
• For the examples:
• "Okonkwo was well known..." is direct as it's a direct statement.
• "He pounced..." shows his nature through action (indirect).
• Montag's laugh (action) to a question (indirect).
• "Unoka was tall..." is direct description.
• "He stammered..." shows his reaction (action - indirect).

Answer:

1. Mentor
2. Hero
3. Trickster
4. Sidekick
5. Villain

1. direct
2. indirect

1. direct
2. indirect
3. indirect
4. direct
5. indirect