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A Gift of Magi by: O. Henry

A Gift of Magi by: O. Henry. Summary. This O. Henry classic is famous for it’s characteristic, “snapper” or surprise ending, is a tale of selfless love between a husband and a wife. Magi. Three wise men from the East who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus.

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A Gift of Magi by: O. Henry

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  1. A Gift of Magi by: O. Henry

  2. Summary This O. Henry classic is famous for it’s characteristic, “snapper” or surprise ending, is a tale of selfless love between a husband and a wife.

  3. Magi Three wise men from the East who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus. First gifts of Christmas

  4. Irony An ironic situation is one that turns out to be the opposite of what we expected.

  5. Why is this ironic?

  6. Why is this ironic?

  7. Why is this ironic?

  8. Why is this NOT ironic?

  9. Vocabulary Words Instigates- gives rise to; provokes or urges on to some action Depreciate- belittle; lower the value of Scrutiny- close inspection Coveted- used as; longed for

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