Ashputtle (Fiction)
What is the term for a recurring character type, like the "Wicked Stepmother" or "Fairy Godmother," that appears in stories across cultures?
What is Character archetype
What central idea, or theme, is the poet suggesting we should 'buy' or value in the poem "Barter"?
What is the beauty and joy of life's experiences
In an isolated paragraph, if the First Lady lists her early struggles, how does that paragraph contribute to the overall message?
What is it builds her credibility (ethos) or makes her message relatable
Using the STEAL method of characterization, what would Ashputtle's willingness to complete tasks for her stepsisters tell us about her? (State both the method and the trait.)
What is Action; showing her Patience or Obedience
What is the author's tone in the poem, considering their use of words like "loveliness," "splendor," and "ecstasy"?
What is a joyful, appreciative, tone
If the First Lady uses the word "resilience" to describe the graduating class, what does that word mean in the context of overcoming challenges?
What is the ability to recover quickly or bounce back from difficulties
If the setting is described with cold, gloomy, and dark imagery after the father remarries, what mood is this setting most likely establishing?
What is a mood of sadness, oppression, or hopelessness
What poetic convention is being used when the poet writes, "Life has loveliness to sell / All beautiful and splendid things"?
What is personification
The speech's tone is primarily one of motivation and praise. What is the likely theme she is trying to convey to the graduates?
What is The importance of hard work, perseverance, or community service (depending on the speech)
The stepmother's refusal to give Ashputtle the golden key is an example of an isolated paragraph contributing to what main plot element?
What is the rising action
In the stanza where the author lists things like "Blue waves whitened on a cliff," what is the most likely inference about the author's personality or philosophy?
What is highly observant and deeply appreciate the natural world
If the First Lady repeatedly uses inclusive diction like "we," "us," and "our," what is the intended effect on the audience?
What is To create a sense of unity, shared purpose, or connection with the graduates
What is the main theme often found in the "Ashputtle" story?
What is Goodness or Virtue is eventually rewarded
What is the effect of the repetition of the word "buy" or the phrase "Life has loveliness to sell" throughout the poem's structure?
What is emphasizes the central theme of valuing life's experiences
What is the most important overall theme of the address? (Give a single word or short phrase)
What is Future, Hope, Responsibility, or Perseverance