Respond to the characters and setting of "The Gift of the Magi," "The Most Dangerous Game," or "The Open Window." Instructions:
Choose one of the following topics and write at least 125 words (two or three paragraphs).
1. Examine the plot structure in "The Most Dangerous Game": locate the exposition, building action, climax, and
resolution
2. Examine how the setting and characterization build the theme in "The Gift of the Magi."
3. Examine how characterization drives the story in "The Open Window."
Try to use connecting words at the end or beginning of each paragraph. Summarize and conclude in a conclusion
paragraph.
You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Clearly state your position and support it within the length requiremant.
2. Make sure each paragraph contains one main idea and support. Use complete sentences including compound and
complex sentences.
3. Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.
4. Make sure your essay contains no errors in conventions such as spelling and grammar errors.

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the contrast between a clear and understood meaning is that the clear meaning of a poem is that the detail is exactly defined. nothing is left to (understanding/ explanation). an understood meaning is a suggested meaning. kabir's poetry is both clear and understood in that it can be understood/explained on different levels. the clear meaning leaves nothing to (understanding/ explanation) while the understood meaning leaves lots open to (understanding/ explanation). an example of this is found in the poem "rumi and the (related to religion or the soul) lover".

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the answer is somber

the third paragraph is your answer,

"but, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. the brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. it is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us— that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under god, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. "