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Analyzing Similarities and Contrasts in O. Henry’s “Ransom of Red Chief” and Robert Service’s “The Cremation of Sam McGe

Explore the exaggerated yet captivating worlds of O. Henry and Robert Service through their renowned stories. Discover how both tales share elements of humor and hyperbole while differing in tone and themes. Compare the characters, settings, and plot devices used by the authors to create unforgettable literary experiences.

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Analyzing Similarities and Contrasts in O. Henry’s “Ransom of Red Chief” and Robert Service’s “The Cremation of Sam McGe

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  1. Ransom of Red Chief Supplement November 15, 2012

  2. November 15, 2012 Bellringer • In your Writer’s Notebook, write a paragraph explaining two ways O. Henry’s “Ransom of Red Chief” and Robert Service’s “The Cremation of Sam McGee” are similar and two ways they are different.

  3. Exaggeration • To represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate The following line from “Ransom of Red Chief” is an example of exaggeration: "Enough," says Bill. "In ten minutes I shall cross the Central, Southern and Middle Western States, and be legging it trippingly for the Canadian border."

  4. RENEGADE • TRAITOR

  5. PALATABLE • FIT TO EAT

  6. SOMNOLENT • DROWSY

  7. DIATRIBE • HARSH, ABUSIVE CRITICISM

  8. PEREMPTORY • ALLOWING NO DEBATE

  9. PROCLIVITIES • NATURAL TENDENCIES

  10. ACCEDED • GAVE IN, CONSENTED

  11. PROPOSITION • SUGGESTED PLAN

  12. SURREPTIOUSLY • IN A SNEAKY WAY

  13. INEFFABLE • INDESCRIBABLE

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