CTVA 346 Midterm questions well
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Genre - correct answer ✔✔A category (of video games, in this instance) based on certain shared
characteristics.
Narrative - correct answer ✔✔A string of connected events making up a story
Story - correct answer ✔✔The chronological order of the events themselves
Narratology - correct answer ✔✔The game is seen as a text. Has it roots in literary, film and
television studies
Ludology - correct answer ✔✔The game is seen in terms of its rules and "world" order. Has
roots in the study of all games, not just video games.
Three-Act Structure - correct answer ✔✔The Setup-
(includes exposition, inciting incident, call to action and first act turn)
The Confrontation -
(story is nothing without conflict; obstacles to main goal; frustrated and achieved small goals)
The Resolution-
(climax; main goal achieved[?] and return to new normal)
Archetype - correct answer ✔✔SELF:
, The Jester: funny, foolish, comical, etc.
The Philosopher: wise, intelligent, insightful, etc.
The Magician: non-traditionally crafty, illusionist, etc.
The Ruler: powerful, respected, etc.
EGO:
The Innocent: trusting, simple, open-minded, etc.
The Orphan: realistic, cautious, etc.
The Hero: courageous, goal-driven, etc.
The Caregiver: self sacrificing, compassionate, etc.
SOUL:
The Seeker: autonomous, ambitious, wanderer, etc.
The Rebel: answers to no one but themselves, etc.
The Lover: passionate, emotional, expressive, etc.
The Creator: creative, artistic, skilled, perfectionist, etc.
The Hero's Journey - correct answer ✔✔DEPARTURE
1.) The Call to Adventure
2.) Refusal of the Call
3.) Supernatural Aid
4.) The Crossing of the First Threshold
5.) The Belly of the Whale
INITIATION
6.) The Road of Trials
7.) The Meeting with the Goddess
8.) Woman as the Temptress
9.) Atonement with the Father
answered already passed
Genre - correct answer ✔✔A category (of video games, in this instance) based on certain shared
characteristics.
Narrative - correct answer ✔✔A string of connected events making up a story
Story - correct answer ✔✔The chronological order of the events themselves
Narratology - correct answer ✔✔The game is seen as a text. Has it roots in literary, film and
television studies
Ludology - correct answer ✔✔The game is seen in terms of its rules and "world" order. Has
roots in the study of all games, not just video games.
Three-Act Structure - correct answer ✔✔The Setup-
(includes exposition, inciting incident, call to action and first act turn)
The Confrontation -
(story is nothing without conflict; obstacles to main goal; frustrated and achieved small goals)
The Resolution-
(climax; main goal achieved[?] and return to new normal)
Archetype - correct answer ✔✔SELF:
, The Jester: funny, foolish, comical, etc.
The Philosopher: wise, intelligent, insightful, etc.
The Magician: non-traditionally crafty, illusionist, etc.
The Ruler: powerful, respected, etc.
EGO:
The Innocent: trusting, simple, open-minded, etc.
The Orphan: realistic, cautious, etc.
The Hero: courageous, goal-driven, etc.
The Caregiver: self sacrificing, compassionate, etc.
SOUL:
The Seeker: autonomous, ambitious, wanderer, etc.
The Rebel: answers to no one but themselves, etc.
The Lover: passionate, emotional, expressive, etc.
The Creator: creative, artistic, skilled, perfectionist, etc.
The Hero's Journey - correct answer ✔✔DEPARTURE
1.) The Call to Adventure
2.) Refusal of the Call
3.) Supernatural Aid
4.) The Crossing of the First Threshold
5.) The Belly of the Whale
INITIATION
6.) The Road of Trials
7.) The Meeting with the Goddess
8.) Woman as the Temptress
9.) Atonement with the Father
