Question

What is an archetype?

A. something in a work of literature that stands for something else

B. a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

C. an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character in a story that conveys a universal meaning

D. a central, unifying idea an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature

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The correct answer is:

C. an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character in a story that conveys a universal meaning.

Archetypes are often found in literature, mythology, and psychology, representing universal patterns or themes that resonate across different cultures and narratives.