Analysis Of Jacqueline Woodson's Poem 'Firefly'

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A). The narrator believe that we should make a wish when we see a firefly.
S). In the poem, Firefly, by Jacqueline Woodson, it states,
Q). “Make a wish … Firefly wishes always come true.”
E). Normally when people make a wish for something they will always ask for that things. Even though the majority of these people like to wait for hope, but if they do not try to do it and also have a faith in the things that you ask for a hope. It will be hard for them to have a success wish as they ask for.

Assertion: The poem’s title refers to the firefly.

Source: In the poem, Firefly, by Jacqueline Woodson, it states,

Quotation: “It's almost May and yesterday. I saw a firefly. Sometimes … in the near dark. You'll hear a little kid shout. Lightning

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