Comm. And Pop Culture Final

Front 1

A ____ is a positive stereotype which evolves as an attempt to replace a negative stereotype that previously existed

Back 1

countertype

Front 2

A useful function of stereotypes, _____ characters in popular stories allow for the author to not have to slow down to explain motivations in a story, and can get on with the plot because we know the inner motivations of the characters

Back 2

Conventional characters

Front 3

Stereotypes are not merely descriptions, but can instead act as ____; sketches of how a group of people is perceived and how members of that group perceive themselves

Back 3

prescriptions

Front 4

American heroes represent the ___ of a ____

Back 4

ideals of a culture

Front 5

____ heroes are those men and women who embody myths associated with mainstream America. Gifted, possess qualities the culture values highly, and exhibits duty to the mainstream itself ex: pro athletes, inventors, pilots,

Back 5

Citizen heroes

Front 6

____ heroes are representative of beliefs and values associated with individual freedom. joplin, hendrix, dean, etc

Back 6

rogue heroes