Plot 1
What does Della buy after leaving Mme. Sofronie?
a watch chain
What is situational irony?
the unexpected
observation
depreciate
decline
Why does Della visit Mme. Sofronie?
Who are the magi?
People who give selflessly.
nimble
quick
discreet
prudently silent
What is Della's biggest treasure?
her hair
What does Della realize when Jim opens his present?
He had sold his watch.
Irony is based on the fact that life is ..........
unpredictable
ransacking
searching
Describe Jim and Della's marriage.
loving
Why does Della cry when she sees the combs?
She cut off her hair.
What is the dramatic irony in this story?
We knew the situation before Della did.
What figurative language is this passage from the story? "The Magi, as you know, were wise men---wonderfully wise men---who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger."
allusion
Why is Della upset at the beginning of the story?
She has no money for the holiday.
What is Jim's first reaction when he sees Della with short hair?
stunned
What is the surprise ending?
Jim had sold his watch.
What figurative language is this passage from the story? "On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat."
parallelism