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1.1
Grendal
A monstrous creature from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He terrorizes a mead hall built by King Hrothgar until he is defeated by the hero Beowulf.
1.2
Ursula Monkton
A villainous worm monster masqurading as a young woman in Neil Gaiman's Ocean at the End of the Lane
1.3
Mrs Coulter
A charismatic but manipulative antagonist in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. She leads a powerful organization and seeks to control a mysterious substance called Dust.
1.4
Grand High Witch
The main villain in Roald Dahl's children's book The Witches. She leads a coven of witches who plot to get rid of all children.
1.5
Professor Moriarty
The arch-nemesis of Sherlock Holmes in the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He's a criminal mastermind who frequently challenges Holmes' intellect.
Techniques
2.1
hyperbole
An exaggeration used for emphasis, not to be taken literally.
2.2
anecdote
A short, personal story used to illustrate a point.
2.3
ethos
Credibility of the speaker/writer. (Ex: Highlighting relevant experience or expertise)
2.4
pathos
Appeal to emotions to persuade the audience. (Ex: Using vivid imagery or stories to evoke feelings)
2.5
logos
Appeal to logic and reason using facts, statistics, or data.
(Ex: Citing research or studies to support claims)
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Definition Morphology and etymology Synonyms and similar words
3.1
subvert
(verb) To overthrow or undermine something, especially an established system or institution.
Latin subvertere, meaning “to turn upside down, overturn.”
Composed of sub-, meaning “under” and vertere, meaning “to turn.”
disrupt, sabotage, undermine
3.2
archetype
(noun) A typical example or model of something.
Greek arkhêtypon, meaning “original pattern.” Composed of arkhē, meaning “beginning, origin” and typos, meaning “mark, impression.”
prototype, model, ideal
3.3
antagonist
(noun) A character or force that opposes the protagonist (main character) in a story.
From Greek antagonistes, meaning “opponent, adversary.”
Composed of anti- (meaning “against”) and agonistes (meaning “competitor, contestant”).
adversary, villain, foe
3.4
exploit
(verb) To take unfair advantage of something or someone for personal gain.
From Old French exploitier, meaning “to utilize, make use of.”
Latin explicare, meaning “to unfold, develop.”
manipulate, misuse, mistreat
3.5
guise
(noun) An outward appearance or manner that is assumed to disguise someone’s true identity or intentions.
Middle French guise, meaning “manner, custom.” Frankish wisa, meaning “way, manner.”
diguise, masquerade, facade
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Knowledge Base: English Villains Year 7 | Summer Term 1