Literary Elements
This literary element is defined as the way in which a writer reveals their characters to the reader.
This type of irony is used in both The Necklace and The Gift of the Magi.
What is situational irony?
Monsieur Loisel (the husband)
Sacrificing something for love is the wisest thing a person can do
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
This husband sacrifices his most prized possession out of love for his wife.
What is Jim?
This literary element refers to where and when a story takes place.
What is setting?
In The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry compares Jim and Della to the Wise Men from The New Testament in the Bible. One work of literature references another work of literature (or the Bible) this literary technique is called this.
What is an allusion?
Madame Loisel
It is always better to accept who you are and be happy with what you have
What is "The Necklace"?
This character spends the majority of the story worried about if her husband will still find her attractive.
Who is Della?
What is mood?
This literary technique is defined as language that is descriptive and is meant to appeal to a reader's five senses.
What is imagery?
Della
When our behavior causes someone else to suffer it's time to make a change.
What is "All the Years of Her Life"?
This character is extremely envious of her wealthy friend.
Who is Madame Loisel?
The section of a plot that introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation of the story.
What is the exposition?
The literary techniques used in the example below: "Gray cat, gray fence, gray yard"
What is repetition?
Mrs. Higgins (Alfred's mother)
What is round and static?
What is "The Necklace"?
This character is persuaded not to call the police.
Who is Mr. Carr?
This section of a story in which the main conflict/problems is resolved in some way and brought to a close.
What is the resolution?
This type of characterization is used in All the Years of Her Life.
Alfred
What is round and dynamic?
The best gifts come from the heart.
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
This character does everything he can to help his wife.
Who is Monsieur Loisel?