Figurative Language
"So now Della's beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters."
Simile
The following quote is an an example of what literary element? “Dell, he said, “let’s put our Christmas presents away and keep em’ a while. They‘re too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs.”
Situational irony
Prompt, spur, whip up
Instigate
Conclusion, exit
Vestibule
The clever accountant was careful to use ____________ while making important financial decisions.
Prudence
"Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the air shaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate her Majesty's jewels and gifts."
Hyperbole/allusion
What point of view is the story told in?
3rd person omniscient
Archives, narration
Chronicle
Allow, compliment
Admonish
But in the summer, after a terrible outbreak of the plague had _____________ the crowded city, the people became thoroughly demoralized.
Ravaged
"Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail. "
Simile
What is the climax of the story?
Della sells her hair
Flounder, hesitate
Falter
Assist, construct
Ravage
Decent people don't ____________ material possessions in times of crisis and extreme suffering.
Covet
“Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are the wisest. Everywhere they are the wisest. They are the magi.”
Metaphor
What is the theme of the story?
Love and generosity are far more powerful forces than any material gifts one could receive. By sacrificing for each other, Della and Jim recognize what is most important in life.
Crave, envy
Covet
Wisdom, foresight
Prudence
When _______________ disrespectful players, the referee should speak with dignity, politeness and in a firm manner.
Admonishing
“The Dillingham had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.”
Metaphor
The following quote, “She got out her curling irons and lighted the gas and went to work repairing the ravages made by generosity added to love.”, is an example of what type of characterization?
What is direct characterization? The speaker directly states that Della is loving and generous.
Plunder, seize
Ransack
Denial, rejection
Assertion
As she was overcome with anxiety while giving a speech, the crowd heard her voice _____________.
Falter