
The Gift of the Magi
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is situational irony?
Back
A literary device where the outcome is contrary to what was expected. In 'The Gift of the Magi', the couple sacrifices their most prized possessions for each other, leading to an unexpected twist.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a plot twist?
Back
An unexpected development in a story that changes the direction of the narrative. In 'The Gift of the Magi', the twist occurs when both characters sell their treasures to buy gifts for each other.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What tone is conveyed in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Back
The tone is bittersweet, caring, and sentimental, reflecting the love and sacrifice of the characters.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What mood is created by the phrase 'life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles'?
Back
The mood is depressing, highlighting the struggles and hardships of life.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is personification?
Back
A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is alliteration?
Back
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'
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