Question

what theme does the speaker develop in the poem \at first\? complete the chart.
stanzas 1 and 2
josh doesnt like his nickname at first.
stanza 3
joshs dad uses the nickname when showing how proud he is of josh.
stanza 4
as a result, josh feels good about his nickname.
theme
a parents help can allow people to overcome many obstacles.
people often change their minds.
a parents encouragement can change how people feel.
people usually get used to nicknames.

Explanation:

The chart shows Josh dislikes his nickname initially, then his dad uses the nickname to show pride (an act of encouragement), which leads Josh to feel positive about the nickname. This directly aligns with the theme that a parent's encouragement alters one's feelings, as it is the specific, causal link between the poem's events.

Answer:

A parent's encouragement can change how people feel.