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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
T
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
T
he author gives little clues about
what is going to happen in the story.
D
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?
(
don’t answer that…save it for the
exit ticket)