Select the correct answer. The Gift of the Magi
by O Henry
After Della counted her money she flopped down on the couch and began to scream and cry. Sobs, sniffles and smiles seem to be a
progression from sadness to satisfaction.
Read the passage closely and answer the following question:
On reflection, what did Della (Mrs. James Dillingham Young) decide that life was made up of?
A
Birth, rebirth, and death
B
Love, hope, and faith
C.
Sobs, sniffles, and smiles
D
Sadness, satisfaction, and agony

C.

Explanation:

If it's according to this small paragraph here, then it's C. Sobs, sniffles and smiles.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

a

explanation: