Read o. henry's story, "the last leaf", and compare its themes of sacrifice and irony with "the gift of the magi". your essay should be at least 4-5 paragraphs in length. be sure to: include an introduction; use evidence from the sources to support your explanation; and include a conclusion. your essay will be graded on the following criteria: begin your introduction with a creative hook, then mention the stories (author and titles) and themes you will write about. lastly, write a thesis statement stating your claim, or opinion. your claim should focus on the themes of the book and how the author develops it. 1. the writer grabs readers' attention with a hook such as an interesting fact, a bit of dialogue, a vivid description, or a relevant quotation. 2. the writer provides background information about the stories before making the claim. 3. the writer's claim considers a theme of the stories and how this theme is developed by the author. 4. the writer establishes and maintains a formal style and persuasive tone. 5. the writer's spelling is correct throughout the writing and citations. punctuation is correct. compare and contrast select highlighting color: