Answers AZ-English Language Arts 9 BCharacterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi"

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

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Based on Della’s actions and feelings, what theme is best expressed in this passage?

Receiving money makes people happy.

Making sacrifices for others is unwise because it may not work out well.

Sacrificing one’s prized possession is the only way to achieve happiness.

Making sacrifices for a loved one can make a person happy.

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

a description of the sacrifice

actions of characters

feelings of characters

Which sentence best describes the irony in the passage?

It is ironic that Jim and Della will not be able to use their presents until the future.

It is ironic that Jim cannot use Della’s present because he sold his watch to get her present.

It is ironic that Jim wanted his present so badly but no longer wants it.

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