“The Gift of the Magi” Characterization, Theme, and Irony Practice

List the round/dynamic characters from the story and explain in 1-2 sentences what makes each character round.

20 points

List the flat/static characters from the story and explain in 1-2 sentences what makes each character flat.

20 points

Provide ONE example of direct characterization from the story and ONE example of indirect characterization. (use text evidence)

20 points

Name one theme that is developed in the story through characterization. Be specific. Which character develops the theme? What does the characterization of this character teach us?

20 points

Explain what type of irony is used in the story. Then explain what theme this irony develops.

20 points

Explanation:

asking for answers you have to show full problem to received full result ( title of the story but no story). I understand your saying we are the one who supposed to search and read it, but it can't always be like that.

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution

7

explanation:

it depends on what grade.

kindergarten to senior year in high school will go for about 7 hours. pre-k will go for bout 4-5 hours. college, it depends on your classes.