The American Indian Voice Essay
The American Indian Voice
Directions
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Part 1
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (Each question is worth two points)
1. Write a sentence that includes a noun phrase. Indicate the noun phrase by placing it in italics. Then, rewrite the sentence showing the phrase acting as a noun.
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Has anyone seen an old, big, brown dog?
2. Write a two- or three-sentence character description that fits the trickster archetype.
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A trickster charter represents challenge. The character is intelligent …show more content…
and adversarial. For example they can assist a hero’s character by providing tests that when overcome give the hero personal insight and insight into the journey.
3. Why are archetypes a strong basis for character profiles?
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Regardless of whether or not archetypes come from a collective unconscious, they are powerful literary elements that often evoke a sense of connection or recognition whenever they appear.
4. Select a category of creation story and describe the basic premise, as well as any identifying elements.
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Creation from chaos stories begin with the universe in disorder and confusion. Chaos can be represented by a monster in a story. Other stories feature chaos in the form of a void or obscurity.
Part 2
Answer the following question in one to two paragraphs. The question is worth 10 points in total, but partial answers may receive partial credit. (Each question is worth ten points)
1. Read the creation story provided, and then answer the following questions. What type of creation story is this? Which archetypes, if any, are present in this story? Support both answers using specific examples from the text.
When the hands of Time began to move, there was nothing to count the seconds as they passed, save a single oak seed. The oak seed sprouted, and as the shell broke open, a tremendous tree sprang forth. Among the many branches was a single flower bud. When the flower opened, nestled in the center of the petals was the Earth. The Earth ripened and fell from the tree, suspended in the heavens as it is
today.
The Earth was empty, save two creatures--the Spider and the Owl. The Owl was wise in the ways of creatures and creating, so he went about filling the Earth with animals and plants. The Owl taught the animals which plants were theirs to eat and which were poisonous. After a while, all the animals were content with their lot. Owl was pleased with his work and shared his doings with Spider.
Spider did not like what Owl had done; he preferred the Earth empty, save for Spider and Owl. So Spider went about teaching the animals which of the other animals were good for eating, and after a while, many of the animals were hunting and killing each other for food. Spider was pleased with his work, so he shared his doings with Owl.
Owl was very angry. He decided he and Spider could not share dominion of the Earth together. That is why Owl rules the Night, and Spider rules the Day. Type your response here:
I think the type of creation story it is, is emergence because its life from one world surfacing into another.
The owl is a mentor, he helped out other animals by teaching them which animals were good to each and which were poisonous.
The spider is a trickster because he went against what was right and taught them to hunt and kill each other.
2. Write a four-sentence paragraph in which each sentence contains at least one noun phrase, verbal phrase, and prepositional phrase. Set off each phrase in parentheses. Next, list each phrase and identify its type. Finally, rewrite the sentences by replacing each phrase with its single-word substitute.
Type your response here:
noun phrase- a word or group of words that functions in a sentence as subject, object, or prepositional object.
Verbal phrase- a verb phrase or VP is a syntactic unit composed of at least one verb and its dependents—objects, complements and other modifiers—but not always including the subject.
Prepositional phrase- a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.
Directions
Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document.
_________________________________________________________________________
Part 1
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (Each question is worth two points)
1. Write a sentence that includes a noun phrase. Indicate the noun phrase by placing it in italics. Then, rewrite the sentence showing the phrase acting as a noun.
Type your response here:
Has anyone seen an old, big, brown dog?
2. Write a two- or three-sentence character description that fits the trickster archetype.
Type your response here:
A trickster charter represents challenge. The character is intelligent …show more content…
and adversarial. For example they can assist a hero’s character by providing tests that when overcome give the hero personal insight and insight into the journey.
3. Why are archetypes a strong basis for character profiles?
Type your response here:
Regardless of whether or not archetypes come from a collective unconscious, they are powerful literary elements that often evoke a sense of connection or recognition whenever they appear.
4. Select a category of creation story and describe the basic premise, as well as any identifying elements.
Type your response here:
Creation from chaos stories begin with the universe in disorder and confusion. Chaos can be represented by a monster in a story. Other stories feature chaos in the form of a void or obscurity.
Part 2
Answer the following question in one to two paragraphs. The question is worth 10 points in total, but partial answers may receive partial credit. (Each question is worth ten points)
1. Read the creation story provided, and then answer the following questions. What type of creation story is this? Which archetypes, if any, are present in this story? Support both answers using specific examples from the text.
When the hands of Time began to move, there was nothing to count the seconds as they passed, save a single oak seed. The oak seed sprouted, and as the shell broke open, a tremendous tree sprang forth. Among the many branches was a single flower bud. When the flower opened, nestled in the center of the petals was the Earth. The Earth ripened and fell from the tree, suspended in the heavens as it is
today.
The Earth was empty, save two creatures--the Spider and the Owl. The Owl was wise in the ways of creatures and creating, so he went about filling the Earth with animals and plants. The Owl taught the animals which plants were theirs to eat and which were poisonous. After a while, all the animals were content with their lot. Owl was pleased with his work and shared his doings with Spider.
Spider did not like what Owl had done; he preferred the Earth empty, save for Spider and Owl. So Spider went about teaching the animals which of the other animals were good for eating, and after a while, many of the animals were hunting and killing each other for food. Spider was pleased with his work, so he shared his doings with Owl.
Owl was very angry. He decided he and Spider could not share dominion of the Earth together. That is why Owl rules the Night, and Spider rules the Day. Type your response here:
I think the type of creation story it is, is emergence because its life from one world surfacing into another.
The owl is a mentor, he helped out other animals by teaching them which animals were good to each and which were poisonous.
The spider is a trickster because he went against what was right and taught them to hunt and kill each other.
2. Write a four-sentence paragraph in which each sentence contains at least one noun phrase, verbal phrase, and prepositional phrase. Set off each phrase in parentheses. Next, list each phrase and identify its type. Finally, rewrite the sentences by replacing each phrase with its single-word substitute.
Type your response here:
noun phrase- a word or group of words that functions in a sentence as subject, object, or prepositional object.
Verbal phrase- a verb phrase or VP is a syntactic unit composed of at least one verb and its dependents—objects, complements and other modifiers—but not always including the subject.
Prepositional phrase- a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.