In “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, Jim sells his pocket watch to buy combs for Della, while Della sells her hair to buy Jim a chain for his pocket watch. This is an example of what literary element?

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Irony. They each gave up something for each other so it is funny but kind of in a sad way.

Cooldude answered Apr 27, 2018

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