The Gift of the Magi

Front

What is the main conflict faced by Della in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Individual vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Why does Jim react strangely when Della tells him she sold her hair?

Back

He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

Front

What is a major theme in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Sacrifice (giving up something) is a central theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Define Verbal Irony.

Back

Verbal Irony is when what is said is opposite of what is meant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

How does Della feel at the beginning of the story?

Back

She feels upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does Della sacrifice in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Della sacrifices her long hair to buy a gift for Jim.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does Jim sacrifice in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Jim sacrifices his watch to buy a gift for Della.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

It refers to the wise men who gave gifts, highlighting the theme of selfless giving.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What literary device is used when the outcome of the story is unexpected?

Back

Irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the story suggest about the nature of love?

Back

True love involves sacrifice and selflessness.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2