Which sentence can be used as a claim for a literary analysis essay about “the gift of the magi” by o. henry? “the gift of the magi” is a story about a couple who sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy presents for each other. della and jim’s love for each other means more to them than their most prized possessions. the theme of sacrifice and unselfish love is depicted in o. henry’s short story “the gift of the magi.” o. henry, who wrote the story “the gift of the magi,” is one of the most influential short-story writers.

What ideal of imagist poetry is best reflected in this poem by ezra pound in which he compares a crowded metro station to a flowering tree branch? in a station of the metro the apparition of these faces in the crowd; petals on a wet, black bough. a. poetry should be about urban subjects and ideas. b. old poetry should be rewritten in a modern style. c. poets should be able to describe ordinary subjects in new ways. d. poets should write about new subjects with conventional techniques.

While studying, lana reached her goal of reading half a chapter without interruptions. what should she do next?

Which text evidence from the passage supports the theme that even nonliving things contain a life force? select two options.it was close and dry and dusty in the house of the gods.” “i have said the magic was gone but that is not true—it had gone from the magic things but it had not gone from the place.” “i felt the spirits about me, weighing upon me.” “nor had i ever slept in a dead place before—and yet, tonight, i must sleep there.” “when i thought of it, my tongue felt dry in my throat, in spite of my wish for knowledge.” “almost i would have gone down again and faced the dogs, but i did not.”