"The Gift of the Magi"
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Back
The main theme is the sacrifice of love, where both characters give up their most prized possessions for each other.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who are the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Back
The main characters are Della and Jim, a young couple who are deeply in love.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?
Back
Della sells her long hair to buy a platinum watch chain for Jim.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?
Back
Jim sells his gold watch to buy tortoise shell haircombs for Della.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Back
The title refers to the wise men (Magi) who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the idea of giving and sacrifice.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the story illustrate irony?
Back
The story illustrates irony through the fact that both characters' gifts become useless because they sold their prized possessions to buy them.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Della's action of cutting her hair symbolize?
Back
Della's action symbolizes her love and willingness to sacrifice for Jim.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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