1. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
Irony
&
Make Inferences

2. F.L.T Today, I will be able to… examine irony and surprise endings
develop the skill of making inferences
so that I can gain deeper insight into the short story.

3. Literary Analysis: Irony
Irony - is a ___________ between appearance and reality.
It is the __________ between what is ________ and what actually _________.
contradiction
difference
happens
expected

4. Literary Analysis: Irony
Situational irony - something _______ in the story that contradicts the ____________ of a character or reader.
Surprise ending - presents a ____________ irony.
Ironies and surprise endings, help express the story’s ____________, or message.
happens
expectations
situational
theme

5. Reading Skill: Make Inference
Inference: logical _____________ that you make based on _______ in a text.
you can use prior ___________ and ___________ to make inferences.
assumptions
details
knowledge
experience

6. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
Vocab Chart

7. instigates (v.)
When he is not watched carefully, he instigates trouble.

8. depreciate (v.)
The costs of bikinis in winter depreciate because many people don’t buy them.

9. cascade (n.)
Her hair flowed down her back like a cascade.

10. faltered (v.)
The manager faltered in her decision to hire the inexperienced worker.

11. prudence (n.)
Her prudence resulted in a substantial amount of savings.

12. discreet (adj.)
Being discreet is a good way to avoid hurting other people’s feelings.

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