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Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi"

Question 4 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 B

Read the end of Blake’s poem, and then complete the statements. | Based on the extended metaphor, what kind of apple grows from the tree? | Based on the extended metaphor, what is the poem’s message about anger?

Answer
A
a pure apple
B
a poison apple
C
a magical apple

Explanation

The apple represents anger that has been hidden and nurtured until it becomes dangerous, so it is a poison apple. The poem’s message is that suppressed anger can grow and lead to destructive consequences; expressing and resolving anger is safer than letting it fester.

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