the wicked witch and the big head wolf are examples of

Archetypes? There are dozens of words that could answer this question.

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. As for the "wicked witch" it's a good example of alliteration.

Concerning "big head wolf" possibly a metaphor or symbol. Actually I would think it's big-head wolf, with a hyphen? Well, I can certainly give you a literature terminology site and you can look through it.

The wicked witch and the big bad wolf are commonly known as characters from fairy tales and folklore. These characters are often portrayed as antagonists or villains in stories. To find examples of other similar characters, you can explore various fairy tales, folktales, and folklore from different cultures around the world.

One way to find such examples is by researching popular fairy tales or folklore collections. Look for books or online resources that compile folklore stories from different regions. Some well-known collections include "Grimm's Fairy Tales" by the Brothers Grimm, "Aesop's Fables," or "Folktales from Around the World."

Additionally, you can search for specific characters or types of villains within these stories. For example, if you're looking for witches, you can search for characters like the Evil Queen from "Snow White," Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty," or Baba Yaga from Slavic folklore. If you're interested in wolf characters, you might find examples like the Big Bad Wolf from "Little Red Riding Hood" or Fenrir from Norse mythology.

Remember, fairy tales and folklore vary across different cultures, so exploring stories from various regions can provide you with a broader range of examples.