Gift of the Magi

Compares two unlike things or ideas using "like" or "as"

"Jim stepped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail" is an example of

The story is written in _________________ because the narrator only reveals Della's thoughts.

The outcome is different from what is expected.

This is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work or work of art.

O. Henry considered Jim and Della to be wise because they chose gifts that

The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character

A character who shows only one trait; not much is known about this character.

Hints given in a story about what might happen later in the story.

Jim’s “particular expression” when he sees Della’s haircut is a result of

What is the climax of the story?

An all-knowing narrator that tells the thoughts/feelings of all the characters in the story

Della vs. her poverty is an example of _________.

Della sold her hair to buy Jim a watch chain and Jim sold his watch to buy Della hair combs.

A character who develops and grows during the course of the story.

The reader infers character traits based on clues given by the narrator about a character.

The narrator reveals several characteristics about Della making her a _________ character.

What is the author’s purpose in “The Gift of the Magi”?

A character is in conflict with him or herself.

What problem does Della face in the rising action of the plot?

"Down rippled the brown cascade" is an example of

The character struggles against an outside force.

The title of “Gift of the Magi” makes reference to the Bible story of the wise men

Jim’s reaction to Della’s gift reveals that he is ____________.

The narrator describes Jim as “thin" and "serious” and “only twenty-two”. This is an example of

Who/what are the protagonist and the antagonist?

What is the exposition of the story?