Characterization
What do the stepmother's and stepsisters' actions tell you about them?
They are cruel
How does the board game example contribute to the theme?
The board game story is an example of the theme's lesson
What words does the author use when describing Ashputtle's living conditions that make their tone so dreary and depressing?
Jeered, tired, dirty, filthy, tears
What is the definition of the word 'strife' as it is in this sentence: "Count many a year of strife well lost."
Conflict
What is the purpose of the isolated scene that has the board game example?
To teach a lesson to the readers about choosing who one is.
What does the text reveal about the prince?
He is very gullible.
What theme does the non-fiction express?
It's better to enjoy life's pleasures instead of working for the most of it.
What tone does the poem express?
Whimsical, happy, gentle
What does the word 'sloven' mean as it is used in this sentence: "'You little sloven!' said the stepmother. 'How can you go to a wedding when you’re all dusty and dirty?'"
A person who is always messy or careless
Describe 1 scene where the daughters demonstrated their ugly, black hearts.
Open-ended
What is the overall theme of the poem?
One shouldn't spend all their time working instead, one should enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
What is the definition of the word ‘copse’ that is used in this sentence: “as he was riding through a copse, a hazel branch brushed against him and knocked off his hat.”
A small group of trees