Answers SS - TX-English II B Skills Lesson: Greek Literature and ArchetypesQuestion 6

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Skills Lesson: Greek Literature and Archetypes

Question 6 • SS - TX-English II B

Which phrase defines "archetype" best?

Answer

A

a universal element such as a character or situation that recurs across cultures

B

the kind of character that generally saves the day in a story or film

C

the arch enemy of the hero in a story or film; the one who opposes the hero

D

a way of categorizing characters in order to analyze their motivations

Explanation

An archetype is a recurring, widely recognizable element—such as a character type, symbol, or situation—found across different cultures and stories. Choice A gives this broad definition. Choice B describes only one possible character role, while C and D do not define archetype.

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