Vocabulary 1
Literary Terms
Vocabulary 2
Plot
Irony
100
able to move quickly
What is agile?
100
the opposite of what is expected
What is irony?
100
record of events
What is chronicle?
100
The reason why Della was upset at the beginning of the story
What is because she didn't have enough money for Jim's Christmas present?
100
That's what irony means
What is the opposite of expected?
200
Greedily wished for
What is coveted?
200
the feeling you have when reading a story
What is mood?
200
the most important
What is predominating?
200
The most prized possessions of Della and Jim
Who is Della's long hair and Jim's pocket watch?
200
The reason why "Mr. James Dillingham Young" written on the door of Jim and Della's flat sounds ironic.
What is because the name sounds like one of a wealthy man while Jim and Della are poor?
300
a waterfall
What is cascade?
300
message from the author or the main idea throughout the story
What is theme?
300
use of good judgment and common sense
What is prudence?
300
The reason why Della cut her hair
What is to get money for Jim's present?
300
That's what is ironic about the present that Della gave Jim
What is that he can't use the chain now that he has no watch?
400
provoke, stir up
What is instigate?
400
a well-developed character
What is round character?
400
a small entryway
What is vestibule?
400
The present that Della bought for Jim
What is a silver chain for his watch?
400
That's what is ironic about the present that Jim had for Della
What is she cannot use the combs now that she has no long hair?
500
statement, declaration
What is assertion?
500
character who contrasts with the main character
What is foil?
500
not important
What is inconsequential?
500
The reasons why Della becomes happy and then starts crying after opening her present
What is because Della had always wanted the set of combs that Jim gave her/ couldn't use it because she cut her hair?
500
That's what is ironic about Jim having to comfort his wife when she gets her present.
What is he expected her to be happy to get what she coveted for so long?
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