O.Henry's 'The Ransom of Red Chief'

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What genre is 'The Ransom of Red Chief' classified in?

  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Horror
  • Realism (correct)

Where does 'The Ransom of Red Chief' take place?

  • New York
  • Alabama (correct)
  • Texas
  • California

What are two hallmarks of O.Henry's writing style as mentioned in the text?

  • Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
  • Irony and Metaphor (correct)
  • Personification and Hyperbole
  • Foreshadowing and Similes

Who do Sam and Bill target in their ransom scheme?

<p>Ebenezer Dorset (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The Ransom of Red Chief' explores themes of Violence and Cruelty, Morality and Greed, and ___________ for Freedom.

<p>Desperation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The Ransom of Red Chief' is narrated from whose point of view?

<p>Sam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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