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There is a sliding scale between cliché and archetype; an ar
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There is a sliding scale between cliché and archetype; an archetype is nothing more than a retrieved cliché. The essential difference between the two is not a (i) _______ or stylistic one, but rather the difference between two situations, a (ii) ________ variation between two distinct modes of production and two different moments of history. The originality ostensibly supporting the archetype is revealed as always already manufactured—a (iii) ______ stereotype—just like the cliché.
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| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| generic | contextual | refreshing |
| local | geographical | trite |
| positional | hackneyed | seminal |
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Re: There is a sliding scale between cliché and archetype; an ar
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The main idea here is that archetype and cliche are very similar if not the same. The third blank should be similar to cliche, because of the hint (- a stereotype - just like a cliche), seminal and refreshing don't make sense (it should follow the logic of something that is already manufactured). The first and second blank should be opposite to each other. The hint for the second blank is ..two distinct modes of production and two different moments of history, which suggests that there's some difference between the two concepts but only in some scenarios or context, so contextual is the best fit. Now, the first blank should be like general or not specific, hence generic is the best choice.
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Re: There is a sliding scale between cliché and archetype; an ar
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04 Sep 2022, 18:07
04 Sep 2022, 18:07
I am bit confused as to why A is the correct answer and not C for the first word. The other two make sense. Any elaboration would be greatly appreciated.
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