Read the excerpt from "the gift of the magi." where she stopped the sign read: "mme. sofronie. hair goods of all kinds." one flight up della ran, and collected herself, panting. madame, large, too white, chilly, hardly looked the "sofronie." "will you buy my hair? " asked della. "i buy hair," said madame. "take yer hat off and let’s have a sight at the looks of it." down rippled the brown cascade. "twenty dollars," said madame, lifting the mass with a practised hand. madame sofronie’s character is most developed through direct characterization, using her words and feelings. indirect characterization, using her thoughts and action. direct characterization, describing her physical appearance. indirect characterization, describing her personality.

Direct characterization, describing her physical appearance.

Explanation:

In this passage, we learned the most about Mme. Sofronie by the descriptions we have of her physical appearance. We learn that Mme. Sofronie is "large," "too white" and "chilly." We also learn that she does not look like a "Sofronie." The reference is most likely due to Sofronie being a saint in the Romanian Orthodox Church. Therefore, all of these clues indicate that Mme. Sofronie is not a kind or likeable woman.

imagery :

"facing the rising sun of our new day begun"

paints a vivid picture and emphasizes the meaning, purpose, and emotional weight of the piece

alliteration:

"sing a song full of the faith".

contributes to the musical quality

oxymoron:

"silent tears"

intensifies the emotional content of the poem

simile :

"loud as the rolling sea"

conveys a sense of widespread rejoicing

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