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The "Adventure" Genre

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  • What "treasure" must Shrek retrieve in the film?
    Princess Fiona
  • In the adventure genre, is the hero forced to enter the challenge of the story?
    No, they CHOOSE to cross the threshold and enter the fray.
  • True or false: romance is a necessary feature in an "adventure" genre.
    False
  • What is another word for "hero"? P_____________
    Protagonist
  • What must the hero of an adventure text learn on their journey in order to become a new person? L__________
    They must learn a lesson about themselves
  • What does an "ally" mean?
    A friend!
  • In Shrek, what impossible task must Shrek achieve?
    Save Princess Fiona from a far-away castle that houses a fire-breathing dragon. NB: an impossible task is a convention of the adventure genre.
  • What's the antonym of ally? N________
    Nemesis
  • In Shrek, what impossible task must Shrek achieve?
    Save Princess Fiona from a far-away castle that houses a fire-breathing dragon.
  • What does a mentor usually do in the "adventure" genre?
    Impart wisdom, advice and guidance.
  • What is another word for genre? C____________
    Category
  • True or false: Indiana Jones is an example of the "adventure" genre
    True!
  • Who blocks Shrek, Fiona and Donkey's way back to Duloc after saving the Princess?
    Robin Hood and the Merry Men
  • In the "adventure" genre, the hero must face problems or o______________.
    Obstacles
  • Who is Shrek's mentor?
    Donkey!
  • Style, form and content are three aspects that define one word: c____________
    Conventions!
  • In Shrek, who is the main antagonist?
    Lord Farquaad
  • True or false: a "hero" is a convention of the "adventure" genre.
    True!
  • What other genre is ALWAYS embedded in the "adventure" genre? A________
    Action!
  • True or false: R'n'B is an example of a music genre.
    True
  • True or false: Harry Potter is an example of a genre.
    False! It's a novel series/film!
  • What is the name given to the hero's enemy? A____________
    Antagonist!