At the end of the story, O. Henry writes "But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of
all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they
are wisest," about Jim and Della. Why do you think Henry says they are wisest? Do you agree/disagree? Explain

Read this sample thesis statement and answer the question: dr. king employs allusions in his “letter to birmingham jail” to the audience make connections. based on the thesis, what is the writers purpose for the essay? a. to show how allusion can the audience create information b. to show how allusion can the audience link information c. to show how allusion can the audience produce information d. to show how allusions can the audience understand information