What is an archetype?

an original model that is a representation of all things of the same type
a main character in a story
a type of figurative language
a significant change in the original characters, plotline, setting, or tone in a story
Is it the third one?

Writeacher Writeacher answered
5 years ago

No.

Have you looked up the word "archetype"?

dianni dianni answered
5 years ago

yeah

Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
5 years ago

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=XhgYXKCxIYy6tgXtlI-ICA&q=archetype+definition&oq=archetype&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0j0i131l2j0j0i131j0j0i131j0l3.4753.4753..9323...0.0..0.120.237.0j2......0....1j2..gws-wiz.....0.HjTPd2gubkY

dianni dianni answered
5 years ago

I just looked that up and i don't get how the definition fits with any of these answers.

dianni dianni answered
5 years ago

Is it b?

Writeacher Writeacher answered
5 years ago

No. That's two wrong guesses. Please don't post about this again.

Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
5 years ago

Not b.

From Google:

ar·che·type
/ˈärkəˌtīp/Submit
noun
a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
"the book is a perfect archetype of the genre"
an original that has been imitated.
"the archetype of faith is Abraham"
synonyms: quintessence, essence, representative, model, embodiment, prototype, stereotype; More
a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.
"mythological archetypes of good and evil"

dianni dianni answered
5 years ago

thanks

Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
7 months ago

No, an archetype is not a type of figurative language. An archetype refers to the first option: an original model or prototype that represents a particular type or category. In literature and storytelling, archetypes are recurring themes, characters, symbols, or plot patterns that can be found across different cultures and time periods.

To determine the correct answer, you can use various resources such as dictionaries, textbooks, or online articles. Searching for the word "archetype" in a reliable source would provide you with a definition and explanation. It's always good practice to verify the information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.

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