Lesson #1 What is situational irony?

What is dramatic irony?

What is verbal irony?

Lesson #2 Name____________________ The Gift of the Magi by OHenry

1.) What does Della want to buy for Jim and why is it difficult for her to buy this present? (2-3 sentences)

2.) What are Della and Jims most prized possessions? (1-2 sentences)

3.) What is ironic about the ending to this story and what does their sacrifice tell us about their relationship? (3-5 sentences)

4.) What is the message of this story? Is this message important or meaningful? Why or why not? (2-3 sentences)

Lesson #3 Name_____________________ Answer the following in complete sentences.

Irony/The Gift of the Magi

1.) Explain verbal irony and provide and example. ! pts)

!.) Explain situational irony and provide an example. ! pts)

".) Explain dramatic irony and provide an example. ! pts)

#.) What is ironic about the ending of The Gift of the Magi and what does this irony tell us about the relationship between ella and !im" #se an example of sacrifice from your own life to help explain yourself. # pts)