Northern Lights Flashcards
What is a hero?
Usually the main character who has a goal or challenge, brave, willing to risk life for others, adventure, will endure hardship.
What is a villain?
Cruel, evil, dark-minded, exact opposite of the hero (sometimes have potential for good)
What is the innocent.
Character that is naive, gullible, trusting and easy to take advantage of
What is the character of the mentor like?
An inspiration to the hero, usually older and wise, serve as a role model, may give the hero something to complete their quest.
What is a quest?
A long arduous search for something
What does to be rash mean?
Acting without careful consideration of the consequences
What does resolute mean?
Determined and unwavering
What is significant?
Sufficiently great or important. Worthy of attention.
What does orthodox mean?
Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rule or beliefs of a religion.
What does demeanour mean?
Outward behaviour
What is deception or being deceptive?
Misleading / tricking someone
What does malevolent mean?
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others
What does Conflict mean?
A serious disagreement or argument / war
What does acquisition/ acquire mean?
An asset or object bought - Lyra acquired the alethiometer
Key symbols of northern lights?
The alethiometer, the spy flies, Iorek’s armour
What is next in the structure of an adventure story?
- call to adventure
- ?
In to the unknown
What is next in the structure of an adventure story?
- Call to adventure
- Into the unknown
- ?
Trials
What is the last part in the structure of an adventure story?
Resolution
What does vehement mean?
Showing very strong feeling
What does xenophobia mean?
Dislike or prejudice against people from other countries
What does interpretation mean?
The action of explaining the meaning of something: John Faa teaches Lyra to interpret the alethiometer
What does contradiction mean?
Ideas that are opposed / against each other
What does interaction mean?
Reciprocal action or influence: the way Pan interacts with Lyra shows he cares for her.
Pernicious
A harmful effect in a gradual subtle way
