What is an everyday hero? Teaching students this literary term, asking them to think deeply about a hero's attributes or hero traits, and consider how these affect the work as a whole are great ways to ensure students grasp fully appreciate many modern texts.
Who are classical heroes? Who are superheroes? How can I tell them apart? Teaching students this literary device and asking them to think deeply about the hero's attributes, and how they affect the work as a whole, will instill a deeper understanding of many literary works.