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The Gift of the Magi Part 2 English 9. Warm-Up 1.Describe the “best gift” you have ever received. Was it a surprise? Who gave it to you? When did you.

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1 The Gift of the Magi Part 2 English 9

2 Warm-Up 1.Describe the “best gift” you have ever received. Was it a surprise? Who gave it to you? When did you get it? Describe the gift in detail – think of strong imagery. Was it as wonderful as you had hoped, or was it a disappointment? 1.Describe the “best gift” you have ever given to anyone. Who was it for? Did you have to save up for it, or was it hand made? Was the receiver surprised? Why was this gift so special? Describe the gift in detail – think of strong imagery.

3 Define these Terms: Vocabulary Instigate: Agile: Falter: Assertion: Covet: Situational Irony: Alliteration: Hyperbole: Imagery:

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