"The Gift of the Magi" Flashcardizz

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

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The main theme is the sacrificial nature of love, where both characters give up their most prized possessions for each other.

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What does irony mean in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main characters are Della and Jim, a young couple who love each other deeply.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim a gift?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della a gift?

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Jim sells his grandfather's watch.

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What is the significance of the gifts Della and Jim buy for each other?

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The gifts symbolize their love and the sacrifices they are willing to make for one another.

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How does Jim react when he sees Della's short hair?

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Jim is shocked and upset because he had bought combs for her hair.

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What does the narrator compare Della and Jim to?

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The narrator compares them to the Magi, or wise men, for their selfless love.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The lesson is that true love involves sacrifice and that the value of a gift lies in the thought and love behind it, not its material worth.

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What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The story is set in a modest apartment in New York City during the early 1900s.