Lit. Unit 7: Gift of the Magi

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“THE GIFT OF THE MAGI”O. Henry

OBJECTIVES

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o review the important literary devices

present in the story

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o demonstrate understanding of those

devices

ALLUSION

A reference in one work of literature to a historical event, person, or another work of literature, often used to deepen the meaning of the story.

Look at the title of the story again. What does O. Henry allude to?

SUSPENSE

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xcitement or tension that readers feels

as they become involved in a story.• Readers become eager to know the

outcome of the plot• When did you start to feel tension in the

story?

FORESHADOWING

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he author gives little clues about

what is going to happen in the story.

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oes O. Henry give us any clues?

IRONY

In general, irony is a form of contrasts

3 types:

• Dramatic: You know something that the characters do not

• Situational: Something unexpected happens• Verbal: What is said is different than what is

meant.What is ironic about this story????

OF COURSE, FOLKS HAVE IMITATED O. HENRY’S

STORY

That’s ironic!

THE IRONY REVEALS…

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he theme! What is the theme?

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don’t answer that…save it for the

exit ticket)