The Gift of the Magi

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What is a simile?

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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.'

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What is situational irony?

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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.

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What is a plot twist?

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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.

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What tone is conveyed in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The tone is bittersweet, caring, and sentimental, reflecting the love and sacrifice of the characters.

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What mood is created by the phrase 'life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles'?

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The mood is depressing, highlighting the struggles and hardships of life.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is alliteration?

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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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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in a story where the audience knows more than the characters, creating tension or humor.

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which the speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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What is the significance of sacrifice in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Sacrifice highlights the theme of love and selflessness, as both characters give up their most valued possessions for each other.