The Gift of the Magi

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Sacrifice is a central theme, where both characters give up their most prized possessions for each other.

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 does Della sell to buy Jim a gift?

Back

Della sells her long hair.

Front

What does Jim sell to buy Della a gift?

Back

Jim sells his pocket watch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What gift does Della buy for Jim?

Back

A silver chain for his watch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is verbal irony?

Back

Verbal irony occurs when what is said is opposite of what is meant.

Front

How does Jim react to Della's short hair?

Back

He is confused because he bought her combs for her long hair.

Front

What does the story suggest about love and sacrifice?

Back

The story illustrates that true love often 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

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, paralleling the sacrifices made by Jim and 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 literary device is used when the opposite of what is expected happens?

Back

This is known as situational 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 ending of 'The Gift of the Magi' reveal about material possessions?

Back

It suggests that material possessions are less important than love and sacrifice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2