The Gift of the Magi
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Back
An American city around 1905.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What theme is highlighted by the sacrifices made by Della and Jim?
Back
The theme of love and sacrifice.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Della's main conflict in the story?
Back
She wants to buy Jim a gift but has very little money.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does O. Henry use foreshadowing in the story?
Back
He shows Della and Jim's deep love, making their sacrifices believable.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is situational irony?
Back
A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inference?
Back
An educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the title 'The Gift of the Magi' suggest about the story's message?
Back
It suggests that true wisdom lies in selfless giving.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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