Select One Of The Following Prompts. Be Sure To Follow The D

Select ONE of the following prompts. Be sure to follow the directions

Select ONE of the following prompts. Be sure to follow the directions. Prompt 1: Short Story Create a short story using all you have learned so far in the unit. Include archetypes, literary elements, figurative language, and academic vocabulary words you learned in the course to shape your story. What is the setting, plot, characters, etc.

How will you use figurative language such as metaphor and alliteration? What type of characters will you include? Ensure that you also demonstrate a clear point-of-view such as omniscient, limited omniscient, third-person, narrative, or first person, within your story. Your short story should include a title, and be a minimum of 1 page and a maximum of 5 pages in length. Please submit a typed paper, using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced lines (please space your lines).

Prompt 2: Literary Service Announcement (LSA) Assignment You have had a relationship with archetypes since a young age—Carl Jung might argue this is true since your conception. In fact, many movies and sitcoms use archetypes as part of their humor (think of the hero in "Spiderman," or the villainous Joker in "Batman"). Throughout this unit, you have identified common archetypes across ancient and modern texts and visuals. Choose the ONE archetype you most relate to, recognize, and/or like. Create a public service announcement that educates your audience on the role of the archetype as well as persuades them that your archetype is one of the greatest—most common, most powerful, most dynamic (changes the most), most unique, etc.

The guidelines for the LSA are below. I look forward to your LSA! Be as creative as you want! Guidelines In your LSA you should... Educate inform the reader of the common uses of the archetype. give examples. include content that is developed and shows mature thought. ensure ideas are organized strategically. ensure grammar and spelling are polished.

Persuade ensure word choice is purposeful. ensure rhetoric is used effectively. ensure presentation is geared towards audience. ensure excellent use of creativity in some form to sell your archetype. use creative elements (examples include images, music, modern day connections, performance). Pay attention to Length Videos must be 30 seconds long. Can go up to 1:00. No longer than 1:00. Include words/captions. Power points must be 8-10 slides--with main points bulleted on each slide, and 25-50 words in the notes section, per slide.

Paper For Above instruction

The choice between creating a short story that incorporates literary elements and archetypes or designing a public service announcement (PSA) to explore archetypes reflects different approaches to engaging with literature and cultural symbols. This paper will focus on the first prompt, crafting a short story that exemplifies key literary concepts learned throughout the unit, especially archetypes, figurative language, and literary elements, while demonstrating an appropriate point of view within the narrative framework.

In conceptualizing the short story, I envision a narrative set in a small, mysterious town where archetypes such as the hero, the mentor, and the shadow coexist, creating a rich tapestry of character dynamics. The plot revolves around a protagonist, a hesitant young woman named Elara who embarks on an unexpected journey to uncover her true strength. As her quest unfolds, she encounters various archetypal characters: a wise mentor resembling the archetype of the sage, a shadowy antagonist embodying the trickster or villain, and a supporting cast of allies that reinforce themes of courage, deception, and self-realization.

Utilizing figurative language will be critical to enhancing the descriptive quality of the story. For example, metaphors such as "their words were lightning bolts," can emphasize intense dialogues, while alliteration like "Silent shadows shift" can create rhythm and mood. The setting—an ancient forest bordering Elara's town—will serve as an archetypal "place of transformation," symbolizing the transition from ignorance to enlightenment.

Narrative point of view will be maintained through a limited omniscient lens, allowing readers insight into Elara’s internal struggles as well as the perspectives of key characters. This choice will deepen the emotional impact of her journey and highlight her growth.

The story will incorporate academic vocabulary such as "bildungsroman" (coming-of-age story), "leitmotif," and "symbolism" to deepen its literary analysis. The plot points will include an inciting incident when Elara discovers an old talisman, a sequence of trials symbolizing her internal and external conflicts, culminating in her triumph over the shadowy antagonist and self-discovery.

In conclusion, this short story aims to synthesize the literary concepts covered in the unit, use figurative language purposefully, and develop compelling characters within a well-structured plot. Through this narrative, I hope to explore the power of archetypes in storytelling and demonstrate understanding of literary elements while providing an engaging, insightful experience for readers.

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• Levi-Strauss, C. (1963). Structural Anthropology. Basic Books.
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