Ashputtle
What archetype does the stepmother represent?
The tyrant
What is the tone?
Positive and hopeful
What is the definition of the word exhilarating in the sentence, "We are in a transitional period right now, fascinating and exhilarating times, learning to adjust to changes and the choices we, men and women, are facing." (First Lady 9)?
To make someone happy, excited, or animated
How does the prince’s actions affect the plot?
The prince’s actions lead to him creating an arranged plan to find Ashputtle.
What does the repetition of the word life do?
Emphasis in the importance of it and its message
What is the tone of the Non-Fiction Text (First Lady Commencement Address
inspirational and encouraging
What common story archetype is Ashputtle?
Rags to Riches
What are the effects of personification on the message of the poem?
The personification allows for greater imagery and meaning
Importance of family, friends, joy, and success as a family or society
What is the overall theme of the First Lady?
What do the birds represent in the story?
The birds represents the mother’s blessings to Ashputtle, acting as her “fairy godmother”
What can be inferred about the author based on the poem.
Which isolated paragraph strongly contributes to the overall message of the story?
Paragraph 4
What is the importance of the hazel tree branch that Ashputtle plants in the story?
The hazel tree branch symbolizes planting good habits and morals.
What does strife mean?
Angry or bitter over something; conflicted
How do the words “family”, “society, “children”, “mother, “father”, and “first” affect the tone of the second to last paragraph (paragraph 13)?
Make the tone of the paragraph more caring and thoughtful, showing the importance of these things in life.