Read the following excerpt from “The Gift of the Magi” and answer the question. For there lay The Combs--the set of combs, side and back, that Della had worshipped long in a Broadway window. Beautiful combs, pure tortoise shell, with jewelled rims--just the shade to wear in the beautiful vanished hair. They were expensive combs, she knew, and her heart had simply craved and yearned over them without the least hope of possession. And now, they were hers, but the tresses that should have adorned the coveted adornments were gone. But she hugged them to her bosom, and at length she was able to look up with dim eyes and a smile and say: "My hair grows so fast, Jim! And them Della leaped up like a little singed cat and cried, "Oh, oh!" Jim had not yet seen his beautiful present. She held it out to him eagerly upon her open palm. The dull precious metal seemed to flash with a reflection of her bright and ardent spirit."Isn't it a dandy, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it. You'll have to look at the time a hundred times a day now. Give me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it." Instead of obeying, Jim tumbled down on the couch and put his hands under the back of his head and smiled."Della," said he, "let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on." The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi. Based on the context clues, the underlined word, ardent, most likely means? gloomy calm passionate innocent

Answer:

Passionate

Explanation:

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identify the adjectives in the following phrase thundering noise​

Define the term Ethical ills according to Islam

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Which sentence uses a colon or a semicolon correctly

Truman's liberal reforms included:
low-cost loans for veterans.
funding for school nutrition programs.
making housing more affordable.
All of these choices are correct.

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Read the story summary.
What kind of nonfiction source did the author most
likely use to help make the elements in the story
realistic?
While visiting a meteor crater, a teenager comes across
a meteorite that inspires him to become an astronaut.
O an animated film about a group's voyage through
the galaxy
O a blog where people speculate about the existence
of aliens
O a popular television series set in the far reaches of
space
O a government website on space exploration

Monique is researching local recycling.

What is the best action to take if she faces challenges while locating sources?

A.She should ask a fellow student.
B.She should question her neighbors.
C.She should consult a teacher or librarian.
D.She should talk to her parents or grandparents.

Which two statements from the passage best illustrate the central ideas?

For we know that the study of the stars, though undertaken for selfish reasons and pursued in the spirit of charlatanry, led at length to physical science, while the study of dreams has proved as unprofitable as the dreaming of them.

The subject of the significance of dreams, so long ignored, has suddenly become a matter of energetic study and of fiery controversy the world over.

To use Professor Bergson's striking metaphor, our memories are packed away under pressure like steam in a boiler and the dream is their escape valve.

Before the dawn of history mankind was engaged in the study of dreaming.

But the psychologist rarely paid attention to dreams except incidentally in his study of imagery, association and the speed of thought.

How should you use textual evidence when you write a theme-based
summary?
A.to predict what may happen in stories with similar themes
B.to help readers imagine all the details of the story's setting
C.to explain the story's theme to other readers in a convincing way
D.to share background information about the story with interested readers​

In "Life Without Go Go Boots,” what evidence does Kingsolver use to support her claim that her profession justifies her fashion choices in the eyes of society?

A) So many have so little.
B) Artists make very little money.
C) Style trumps fashion.
D) Artists have more important things to think about.