Fiction
Animal companion
What is the character archetype of the birds from the tree grave?
Repetition
What is an example of a poetic convention found in this poem?
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
What is the definition of exhilarating?
The effects of the scene of the origins of the hazelnut tree.
Soaring fire that sways and sings,
What is an example of personification in this poem?
" She related the story by Robert Fulghum about a young pastor, finding himself in charge of some very energetic children, hits upon the game called 'Giants, Wizards, and Dwarfs.' 'You have to decide now,' the pastor instructed the children, 'which you are -- a giant, a wizard, or a dwarf?" At that, a small girl tugging at his pants leg, asked, "But where do the mermaids stand?' And the pastor tells her there are no mermaids. And she says, "Oh yes there are--I am a mermaid.'
Now this little girl knew what she was, and she was not about to give up on either her identity, or the game. She intended to take her place wherever mermaids fit into the scheme of things. 'Where do the mermaids stand? All of those who are different, those who do not fit the boxes and the pigeonholes?'"
What is an example of an anecdote?
Cinderella
What popular story's plot is parallel to that of Ashputtle?
Spend all you have for loveliness,
Buy it and never count the cost
What sentence best summarizes the author's message in this poem?
Using the words of others to reinforce her own ideas.
What is the effect of ethos?
To change oneself in a negative way to fit into "love" is to risk losing both.
What is the message of the two stepdaughters cutting off their heels?
The use of this device in this poem places emphasis on the idea that life has many lovely moments to offer.
What is the effect of the use of repetition on the sentence "Life has loveliness to sell"?
Despite the importance of achievement in academics or the workplace, never neglect to spend time with family.
What is the author's message of the isolated fourth paragraph?
People back get what they put out into the world.
The first stanza feels more objective, whist the second feels more personal.
What is the difference between the first and second stanza in terms of content?
"As an example, I remember what a friend said, on hearing her husband complain to his buddies that he had to babysit. Quickly setting him straight, my friend told her husband that when it's your own kids, it's not called babysitting."
Reinforces the main idea of this paragraph by providing supporting evidence.
What is an example of an anecdote, and what is its significance here?