Which sentence can be used as a claim for a literary analysis essay about “the gift of the magi” by o. henry?

“the gift of the magi” is a story about a couple who sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy presents for each other.

della and jim’s love for each other means more to them than their most prized possessions.

the theme of sacrifice and unselfish love is depicted in o. henry’s short story “the gift of the magi.”

o. henry, who wrote the story “the gift of the magi,” is one of the most influential short-story writers.

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Read the excerpts from part 3 of "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." a rising sheet of water curved over him, fell down upon him, blinded him, strangled him! the cannon had taken a hand in the game. as he shook his head free from the commotion of the smitten water he heard the deflected shot humming through the air ahead, and in an instant it was cracking and smashing the branches in the forest beyond. *** a whiz and rattle of grapeshot among the branches high above his head roused him from his dream. the baffled cannoneer had fired him a random farewell. he sprang to his feet, rushed up the sloping bank, and plunged into the forest. *** as he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence! what function does the motif of the cannon serve throughout the story? the cannon continually pushes farquhar to continue his journey through his dream and back to reality. the cannon encourages farquhar to investigate whether his escape was a dream or reality. the cannon reminds farquhar that time is subjective and encourages him to move quickly in order to reach his home. the cannon represents farquhar’s romantic dream that he escaped his execution and will return home.

Choose the sentence that is not logically connected in the paragraph. (1) one final effect of radio and tv on the language must must be noted. (2) there is no doubt that these great media of information have cut down considerably the time that used to be devoted to reading. (3) radio and tv may enhance the spoken word. (4) they tend to lower comprehension levels.