C2
archetype vs stereotype
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| archetypenoun/ˈɑːr.kə.taɪp/ | Meaning a perfect or typical example of a type of person or thing; an original model others copy | Goes with archetype of | Example Tam in the folk tale is the archetype of the kind, patient heroine. |
| stereotypenoun/ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/ | Meaning a fixed, simple idea about what a type of person or thing is like, which is often unfair | Goes with gender stereotypes | Example Teachers should help children question gender stereotypes from an early age. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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