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What is the definition of situational irony?

When the reality of the situation is different from the expectation.

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Why is Della upset in the beginning of the story?
She does not have enough money to buy a Christmas present
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Where is Della at the beginning of the story?
Her apartment
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What is Della and Jim's relationship like?
They love each other very much
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What is the name of the first character meet in this story?
Della
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The three things the wisemen brought Jesus

What is frankscence, myrr, and gold

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What does Della decide to do in order to have money for a present?
She cuts her hair
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Where does Della go to get the money she needs for a gift?
Hair salon
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What is Della afraid of when she cuts her hair?
That Jim will know longer find her beautiful
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This story is a mainly about a young married couple who ____________ .   a) gave with their hearts b) can't afford Christmas c) miss the chance to make each other happy d) struggle to survive in New York

a) gave with their hearts.

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Who are the magi in the story?

Della and Jim

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What does Della buy with the money she receives?
She buys a chain for her husband's watch
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Where does the story end?
Their apartment
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How does Jim react to Bella's hair and how does it change how he feels about her?
He is shocked that it is all cut off, but it does not change how he feels about her
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What is Della's most prized possession?
Her hair
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What is the situational irony in the story?

The fact that they both sold their prized possession only to receive something for that possession.

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What does Jim sell in order to make money to buy Della a gift?
His gold watch
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What is one item in the apartment that Della talks about and looks at?
A mirror
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What is the sacrifice each person makes for the other?
They each sell their prized possession to get something for the other's prized possession
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What is Jim's most prized possession?
His watch
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Why does Jim's gift creates an ironic situation?

Jim bought combs for Della's hair and she has just cut off her hair.

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What does Jim buy for Della?
Hair combs that she wanted
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Another name for this story could be _______________ .     a)"A Poor Couple in NY"   b) "True Love Matters Most" c) "The Best Deals for Christmas Shoppers"   d) "The Wisest Gift Givers"

d) "The Wisest Gift Givers"

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It says that Della and Jim's most prized possession is her hair and his watch. What is one thing they both love more?
Each other
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What does each character do to show that they love each other?
They each sacrifice their most prized possession for the other