Influences in Literature

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What is a common theme found in many fairy tales?

Underdog heroes rising to greatness

In Rick Riordan's series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, who is Percy Jackson's father?

Poseidon

Which ancient mythology inspired J.R.R. Tolkien in his works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

Scandinavian mythology

What is a common characteristic of fables?

<p>Moral lessons about right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which well-known series by Stephanie Meyer features fairy tale characters like vampires and werewolves?

<p>Twilight series</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Shared Heritage Writers not always write original content?

<p>Because they always draw ideas from various sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of myths mentioned in the text?

<p>They involve the adventures of gods and heroes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do myths help people according to the text?

<p>By helping them understand the world and human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main sources that are part of the shared heritage of Western culture and civilization?

<p>Myths, traditional stories, and religious works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Shared Heritage Writers use myths, traditional stories, and religious works in their writing?

<p>They draw on these sources as influences and reinvent them in their own works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work portrays the defeat of evil by good, seemingly against all odds?

<p>Harry Potter series</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Bible, what is a common theme regarding underdogs?

<p>They often emerge victorious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character from C.S. Lewis' works symbolically represents Jesus Christ by sacrificing himself for Narnia?

<p>Aslan</p> Signup and view all the answers

In The Lord of the Rings, who ultimately saves the world by destroying the ring on Mount Doom?

<p>Hobbits Frodo and Sam</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character in the Harry Potter series can be seen as a wise prophet and guide?

<p>Dumbledore</p> Signup and view all the answers

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