vocab words
Vocab Words
The Gift of the Magi 1
The Gift of the Magi 2
100

using like or as

Simile

100

a comparison without using like or as

metaphor

100

What were the character's names?

Della and Jim

100

What was Jim's real name?

James

200

being easy to understand

clarity

200

overwhelming

intimidating

200

What gift did Della get Jim?

A watch chain

200

When was the story first published?

1905

300

excited

exhilarates

300

Name something Ms. Rivera LOVES


BONUS POINTS if you can name certain things

Any of the following: being a mom, red bull, chips, helping others, teaching, peanut butter m&m, painting, making banners.

300

What was a looking-glass?

A mirror

300
What did Jim get Della?

A hair comb

400

When human traits are given to non-human objects.

Personification 

400

represents an idea

embodies

400

What did Della and Jim both sacrifice?

Della - her hair

Jim - his watch

400

How much did the watch chain cost Della?

$21

500

not producing results

futile

500

serious efforts or attempts

endeavors

500

Who does Della go to see?

Mrs Sofronie

500

Why did the author use this metaphor? What does it show about Jim? "He was as quiet as a hunting dog when it is near a bird."

That he stopped and observed Della's hair.