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Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi"

Question 8 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 B

In "The Gift of the Magi," when Jim buys combs for Della, the irony is that

Answer

A

Della had bought Jim a more expensive gift.

B

Della’s hair held more jewels than a queen.

C

Della had cut off her hair to buy Jim’s gift.

D

Della’s hair is too long and thick for combs.

Explanation

Jim buys Della combs for her long, beautiful hair, but Della has already cut and sold her hair to buy Jim a gift. The combs therefore cannot be used as he intended, which creates the irony. The correct choice is “Della had cut off her hair to buy Jim’s gift.”

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