A.A.C.T.+-+Zach+Sliefert

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 * An implied paradox in the story is that Della and Jim Young are both poor and rich—poor in material things but rich in love. Explain how a related figure of speech, irony, plays a role in the story. (See definition of irony in literature on [|dictionary.com - definition of irony].) Write at least 2 sentences to explain your thoughts.
 * “Sudden serious sweetness” is an example of alliteration in the story. An example of a simile is “Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail.” List 3 other figures of speech Porter uses and tell how each of them enhances his narrative.
 * Several passages in the story gives subtle clues about the kind of person Jim is. Identify at least three passages and explain what each passage tells the reader about him.
 * Comment on the meaning of the following sentence in the fifth paragraph of the story: “She stood by the window and looked out dully at a grey cat walking a grey fence in a grey backyard.” Write at least 2 sentences to explain your thoughts.
 * Porter refers to the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in Paragraph 8. Who were they?
 * Three times in the story, the narrator mentions the chops that the Youngs will be having for dinner. Are the chops significant in any way?

1. It was ironic that they both had given up their greatest possessions to get a gift for each other that went with their greatest possessions. It was ironic they both had the same idea. Della gave up her hair and Jim gave up his golden watch. Jim gave Della the combs she wanted, and Della gave Jim a silver locket to go with his watch.

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3. Jim sold his watch to get Della her combs, he's never late, and he didnt get mad when he saw Della had cut her hair. He is a very humble and giving person.

4. It shows the way Della is feeling. It shows she is sad because she does not have enough money to buy Jim a good present for Christmas.

5. The Queen of Sheba is a monarch of the ancient kingdom of Sheba and King Solomon was the king of Israel.

6. Yes, because 3 is the magic number.