Exploring the Depths of "The Gift of the Magi"

What does Jim's watch symbolize in the story?

• The importance of time

• Jim's financial status

• The love Jim has for Della

• The passage of generations

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Della's character develop throughout the story?

• She becomes more selfish

• She learns the value of money

• She demonstrates selflessness

• She regrets her generosity

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• The folly of youth

• The power of sacrifice

• The unpredictability of life

• The importance of material wealth

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which type of irony is most evident at the end of the story?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

From whose point of view is "The Gift of the Magi" told?

• First person, from Della's perspective

• First person, from Jim's perspective

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Della's hair represent in the story?

• Vanity and beauty

• Wealth and prosperity

• Sacrifice and love

• Femininity and identity

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Jim's reaction to Della's gift contribute to his character development?

• It shows his materialistic nature

• It reveals his lack of understanding

• It demonstrates his deep appreciation for Della's sacrifice

• It indicates his indifference to the spirit of giving

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the title "The Gift of the Magi" suggest about the story's theme?

• The wisdom of the Magi is questioned

• It hints at a religious undertone

• It emphasizes the value of giving over receiving

• It alludes to the irony of the characters' situation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is used when O. Henry describes Della's hair as "rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the act of selling their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other tell us about Jim and Della's relationship?

• They are impractical and do not think ahead

• They value their possessions more than their relationship

• They are willing to make personal sacrifices out of love for each other

• They do not understand the true meaning of gift-giving

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2