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Leya [2.2K]
3 years ago
5

How does O. Henry craft "After Twenty Years" to create surprise?

English
2 answers:
const2013 [10]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The author withholds information about Bob's true identity until the end of the story.

Explanation:

I just took the test

swat323 years ago
3 0

The author focuses on Jimmy to distract readers from the identity of the other policeman.

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