For this reading journal assignment, you will be analyzing the irony used in each of the stories you have read. Recognizing irony is a sophisticated skill, and being able to explain it shows your deep understanding of this concept.
Describe the use of irony in “Charles,” “The Gift of the Magi,” and “The Necklace.” What is ironic in each story? How is each use of irony different? Use specific examples from each story to support your answer.
Remember, irony is when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one would expect.
Use the rubric to guide your writing. When your assignment is complete, submit it for grading.

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1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)