How is Jim's gift to Della an example of irony? A. Della and Jim learn that they, not their presents, are the real gifts. B. Neither Jim nor Della actually expected gifts of as much value as they received.

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How is Jim's gift to Della an example of irony?

A. Della and Jim learn that they, not their presents, are the real gifts.
B. Neither Jim nor Della actually expected gifts of as much value as they received.
C. Jim's gift is worth more money than Della's even though Della had to sacrifice more.
D. Della no longer has any need for the gift because of her earlier act of unselfishness.