Asked by dianni

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?
Answered by Writeacher
No.

Have you looked up the word "archetype"?
Answered by dianni
yeah
Answered by Ms. Sue
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
Answered by dianni
I just looked that up and i don't get how the definition fits with any of these answers.
Answered by dianni
Is it b?
Answered by Writeacher
No. That's two wrong guesses. Please don't post about this again.
Answered by Ms. Sue
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"
Answered by dianni
thanks
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