As you read “The Gift of the Magi," Did you notice you were more
optimistic, realist, or pessimist?
Why is this story ironic? Does that
make the story more appealing or
less appealing?
What was the theme (the message)
of the story?
Any questions or thoughts about
the story?

Which statement is an example of logos that might be used in an argument? a. eating hot dogs is a disgusting habit for people who don’t think about their choices. b. as an engineer, i trust this safety device completely. c. ted williams had a lifetime batting average of .344. d. san diego is the most beautiful place in the world to live.

In the odyssey which is most effective paraphrase of the passage

The description of the house in this excerpt gives an example of