9. Indirect exposure to violent events- such as the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing - can cause
emotional distress among people not directly affected. In the sentence
above what does the word DISTRESS mean? **

I think, it's mean like extreme anxiety,sorrow or pain

There are two theme's to "The Gift of the Magi" one being Love and the other being Sacrifice. "The Gift of the Magi" gives it's lesson by showing that even in rough times there is still some "Love" in everyone's hearts.

By having the setting at Christmas time it shows the comparison to the men's gifts to Jesus.

Here is something to work off of because i am guessing you did not read it and are hoping for someone to do it for you.

Actually read it if you want a good grade.