Vocabulary
a particular place or position
location
Define plot
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence
What is a low-cost activity to do with friends?
Examples:
take a walk, get ice cream, paint, watch a movie...
Who are the main characters in Gift of the Magi?
Jim and Della Dillingham Young
a long walk, especially in the country or wilderness
hike
What settings does Gift of the Magi take place in?
The Dillingham Young's house
Madame Sophronie's salon
from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.)
across
True or False
Jim was young but his coat was old.
True
Describe Della in 3 words.
Examples:
sad, smart, beautiful, kind, loving
I live ________, so my drive to work is only about ten minutes long.
I live nearby, so my drive to work is only about ten minutes long.
Describe the conflict or problem in Gift of the Magi.
Della wants to get Jim a Christmas present, but they are poor, so she cannot afford it.
Define adventure
an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity
What is the resolution in the story?
Jim and Della are happy without the expensive gifts because they have each other.
It's _________ to sleep 8 hours every night so you can pay attention in class.
It's important to sleep 8 hours every night so you can pay attention in class.
Who is the author of Gift of the Magi?
O. Henry
I want to _________ the new ramen place downtown.
I want to check out the new ramen place downtown.
What is the climax of the story?
Jim returns home to see Della has cut her hair. He is surprised and Della is nervous.
There was a large ________ outside the bookstore because an author was signing copies of his book.
There was a large crowd outside the bookstore because an author was signing copies of his book.
How did Della get money for Jim's gift?
How did Jim get money for Della's gift?
Della cut and sold her hair. Jim sold his gold watch.