O. Henry: Biography and Literary Style
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O.Henry was the pen name of the American writer ______.

William Sydney Porter

O.Henry is remembered for his short stories, which were characterised by ______ and memorable characters.

wit

The 'twist ending' of O.Henry's stories have become so famous that such an ending in fiction is often referred to as an '______ ending'.

O.Henry

One of the most prestigious prizes awarded to outstanding short stories is set up to honour and respect O.Henry's ______.

<p>skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

Joanna is suffering from ______ in the story 'The Last Leaf'.

<p>pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Joanna's friend Sue finds out from Joanna's doctor that Joanna needs to remain ______ if she is to survive the illness.

<p>positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Joanna decides that when the last ______ of an ivy growing on a brick wall outside her window falls, she will die.

<p>leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sue tells ______, an old artist living in their building, of Joanna's situation.

<p>Mr Behrman</p> Signup and view all the answers

Joanna acknowledges how silly she has been and changes her mind, choosing to ______ and live.

<p>recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

An artist once discovered a valuable possibility in this ______.

<p>street</p> Signup and view all the answers

They imported some pewter mugs and a ______ or two from Sixth Avenue, and became a 'colony.'

<p>chafing dish</p> Signup and view all the answers

One was from Maine; the other from ______.

<p>California</p> Signup and view all the answers

A cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called ______, stalked about the colony, touching one here and there with his icy fingers.

<p>Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

A mite of a little woman with blood thinned by ______ zephyrs was hardly fair game for the red-fisted, short-breathed old duffer.

<p>California</p> Signup and view all the answers

Johnsy lay, scarcely moving, on her painted iron ______stead,

<p>bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The doctor invited Sue into the hallway with a shaggy, gray ______brow.

<p>eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

She has one chance in-let us say, ______, said the doctor.

<p>ten</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your little lady has made up her mind that she's not going to get ______.

<p>well</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sue told the doctor that Johnsy wanted to ______ the Bay of Naples some day.

<p>paint</p> Signup and view all the answers

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