"The Gift of the Magi" Flashcard

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

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The main theme is that true love involves sacrifice and that material possessions are less important than love.

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What literary technique is used when the outcome of a story is unexpected?

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Situational irony.

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What day does the story 'The Gift of the Magi' take place?

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Christmas Eve.

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

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Della sacrifices her long hair.

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

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Jim sacrifices his watch.

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What is Della's most prized possession?

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Her hair.

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

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It refers to the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the value of giving and love.

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How does the story illustrate the concept of love over materialism?

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The couple's willingness to sacrifice their most valued possessions for each other shows that love is more important than material gifts.

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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.

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What is an example of situational irony in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Della sells her hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair.