what irony does the gift of the magi give

The irony found in the short story "The Gift of the Magi" is called situational irony, since the outcome is not what is expected, as further explained below.

In literature, we call situational irony those events in a story where the outcome or consequence is not what we expected. That is the type of irony we have in the short story "The Gift of the Magi."

The characters Della and Jim are wife and husband. They love each other very much and, because they lack money to buy each other gifts for Christmas, they each sell their most valuable possession. Jim sells his watch and Della sells her hair.

It turns out that Jim buys Della beautiful combs for her long hair, and Della buys Jim a fancy chain for his watch. In the end, one cannot wear the gift bought by the other. This is where the situational irony lies. No one, not even the readers, expected such a thing to happen.

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In the last hundred years, traveling________ (become) much easier and more comfortable. In the 19th century, it _______ (take) two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The trip _______ (be) very rough and often dangerous. The situation________ (change) a great deal over the last century. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter ofhours.

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work individually. think of your own reading experience and write a paragraph of 150-200 words.​

Text: Diagram:
How to Set Up a Freshwater Aquarium
One hobby you might consider is building and
maintaining an aquarium. This requires very few
materials, and can easily be set up in an
afternoon, after you have purchased materials.
Gathering Materials
you
You will need a few materials to get started. First,
will need an aquarium and a stand. I
recommend a medium tank of 25 gallons. You
will also need a top to the tank to keep out dust.
You will need a submersible heater,
thermometer, and filter to keep the environment
warm and clean. You will need a water-testing kit
and a chlorine neutralizer. Finally, you will buy
How do the text features support the purpose of the
article? Check all that apply.
Headings make it easy to locate different tasks in
setting up the aquarium.
A numbered list makes the steps for setting up the
filtration system easy to follow.
O The diagram illustrates how the parts of the filtration
system fit together.
O The diagram shows where the filtration system is
likely to break.
The title states the purpose of the article.
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Identify figure of speech

"An old man is the wisest fool"

hyperbole
oxymoron
metaphor
simile​

In which sentence is the word outside used as an adverb?

1. The last batter hit the ball outside the foul line.
2. The catcher ran to catch the ball and then threw it back to the pitcher.
3. The pitcher caught the ball on the very outside of his mitt.
4. He then pitched the ball to the next batter but he pitched it low and outside.
5. The next batter hit the ball outside the park.​

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Read the excerpt from Jawaharlal Nehru’s speech "A Tryst with Destiny.”

To the people of India, whose representatives we are, we make an appeal to join us with faith and confidence in this great adventure. This is no time for petty and destructive criticism, no time for ill will or blaming others. We have to build the noble mansion of free India where all her children may dwell.

The appointed day has come—the day appointed by destiny—and India stands forth again, after long slumber and struggle, awake, vital, free and independent. The past clings on to us still in some measure and we have to do much before we redeem the pledges we have so often taken. Yet the turning point is past, and history begins anew for us, the history which we shall live and act and others will write about.

Which statement best evaluates the effectiveness of the evidence in this passage?

Nehru makes an effective appeal to reason by saying that this is no time for blame, but is time for building.
Nehru makes an effective appeal to emotions by saying that there is work to do to redeem pledges taken.
Nehru makes an ineffective appeal to reasoning by saying that the day has been appointed by destiny.
Nehru makes an ineffective appeal to emotions by saying that problems from the past have to be solved.

Mama observes the following at the end of the play:
Select one:
a. Walter came into his manhood.
b. She secretly feels proud of saying she can’t do anything with stubbornness of her children.
c. She has pride in her children.
d. All of the above
e. Both A & C

Read the rough-draft paragraph.

More than likely, fellow volunteers will have many common interests and ideals. After all, volunteers usually seek opportunities to use their time and talents for issues they care about, and this is often a good starting point for many friendships. As co-volunteers, hours will be spent together learning from one another and inspiring each other while working to achieve a common goal. Teaming up with others to solve community problems and making changes for the better, not surprisingly, often leads to long-lasting bonds.

Which topic sentence should be added to this body paragraph?

Local community programs provide opportunities for volunteers to share their expertise.
Volunteering for local community programs enables people to establish new friendships.
Acquaintances made while volunteering for a project are rarely continued beyond the project’s conclusion.
Every community has programs that will gladly accept the services of enthusiastic volunteers.

Which word is the best antonym for invincible.
a. quickly forgotten
b. not athletic
c. easily defeated

Read the two excerpts.

"Remembering to Never Forget: Dominican Republic's 'Parsley Massacre’” by Mark Memmott:

Seventy-five years ago, thousands of Haitians were murdered in the Dominican Republic by a brutal dictator. It was one of the 20th Century's least-remembered acts of genocide.

As many as 20,000 people are thought to have been killed on orders given by Rafael Trujillo. But the "parsley massacre” went mostly unnoticed outside Hispaniola. Even there, many Dominicans never knew about what happened in early October 1937. They were kept in the dark by Trujillo's henchmen.

"A Genetics of Justice” by Julia Alvarez:

At this point I would always ask her why she and my father had returned to live in the country if they knew the dictatorship was so bad. And that's when my mother would tell me how, under pressure from his friends up north, Trujillo pretended to be liberalizing his regime. How he invited all exiles back to form political parties. How he announced that he would not be running in the next elections. My father had returned only to discover that the liberalization was a hoax staged so that the regime could keep the goodwill and dollars of the United States.

My father and mother were once again trapped in a police state.

How do the passages work together to develop a central idea?

The passages show how Alvarez’s family was affected by the parsley massacres when they returned.
The passages show how Alvarez and her family were tricked into returning to the Dominican Republic.
The passages show how people often did not know or understand the extent of Trujillo’s deceit.
The passages show how the events of Trujillo’s dictatorship are still not fully understood today.

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Who reports that Hamlet’s stockings are down to his knees?
Why is this fact reported?

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ESSAY: CHARACTER SKETCH
Here is your goal for this assignment:

Apply an understanding of characterization in your own writing

Write a character sketch of at least 400 words about someone you know. Choose the person you wish to write about, and decide what personality traits you wish to discuss about him or her. Answer the questions below and write your paper. Carefully proofread anything you write. This is a good habit for any writer.

When you choose a person about whom you wish to write, you must ask yourself a few questions:

What has he done to make me feel that his character is happy, unselfish, evil, kind, patient, sad, irreverent, etc.?
What has he said to back up my opinion?
What details about the physical appearance or conduct of this person would add to my impression?
What personal habits does he have?
How does he react under stress?
How does he react to other people?
What impression does his facial expression bring to others?

You must reach a conclusion about these questions before you begin writing.

Question 7 of 17
Which transition word best connects the ideas within the following
paragraph?
Some people who disagree with the idea of climate change may refer it as a
"non-science.", these people may not realize that this claim is based on
non-science.
A. Now
B. Then
C. Therefore
D. However
SUBMIT

Identify the literary device/figurative language of the following statement:
'Out in the porch's sagging floor, Leaves got up in a coil and hissed, Blindly struck at my knee and missed.'
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Simile

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what is a 6 word summary i could use for “room where it happens” in Hamilton?

Which is true among the following statements about the types of qualitative research design?
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A. Phenomenology focuses on theory development and discovering what problems exist in a social scene.
B. Historical research involves synthesizing all data, accepting & rejecting data, and reconciling conflicting evidence.
C. Grounded theory uses direct observation and interaction with the subject and analyzing its experience.
D. Case study implicates concept formation, development, and reduction

"Failings lead to success." How does President Reagan highlight this in his
speech at Moscow State University?

Yes Or No what would be the correct answer?​

what conflict drives the post of the play A Very Long Night

What do you hope to accomplish with a first draft? How can you make drafting more effective?

I am having surgery in the next few weeks. What are the important questions that I need to ask my doctor before the surgery?

Differentiate between hardware and softwer. And also give examples​

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Most of my own poems are racial in theme and treatment, derived from the life I know. In many of them I try to grasp and hold some of the meanings and rhythms of jazz. I am as sincere as I know how to be in these poems and yet after every reading I answer questions like these from my own people: Do you think Negroes should always write about Negroes? I wish you wouldn't read some of your poems to white folks. How do you find anything interesting in a place like a cabaret? Why do you write about black people? You aren't black. What makes you do so many jazz poems?

Based on this excerpt from "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain," readers can infer that Langston Hughes _____. Select all that apply.

feels ashamed of the black community's internalized racism
writes texts that appeal to all members of the black community
receives significant criticism from the black community
writes mostly about the Black American experience

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Read the excerpt from Iqbal.

It's true that Karim did everything the master wanted and that he supervised us, because otherwise he would have had nowhere to go and nothing to eat, but he would never have had the courage to peek into the master's windows. It was big trouble for anyone to go near the house.

In this excerpt, the author characterizes Karim’s actions to reveal that Karim

is unafraid of Hussain Khan.
is dependent on Hussain Khan.
enjoys working for Hussain Khan.
wants to leave Hussain Khan.