1. ED

4. O. Henry
“THE GIFT OF THE MAGI”

5. OBJECTIVES
To review the important literary devices present
in the story
To demonstrate understanding of those devices

6. 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?

7. SUSPENSE
Excitement 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?

8. FORESHADOWING
The author gives little clues about what is
going to happen in the story.
Does O. Henry give us any clues?

9. 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????

10. That’s ironic!
OF COURSE, FOLKS HAVE
IMITATED O. HENRY’S
STORY

14. THE IRONY REVEALS…
The theme! What is the theme?
(don’t answer that…save it for
the exit ticket)