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Question
You have recently read a short story/novel/drama/science fiction/ghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree - diagram given.
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* Poor * * Average * * * Good * * * * Very Good * * * * * Excellent |
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Solution
The Gift of Magi (O. Henry) | |
Strengths | Weaknesses |
The twist at the end of the story | It shows the harsh reality that life can never be perfect |
It emphasises how material things are not important in life. | The narrator is not neutral. He gives his opinion at the end. |
It highlights the beauty of true love. | Both the main characters sacrifice their favourite things. This makes the reader sad at the end. |
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