In "the gift of the magi," when jim buys combs for della, the irony is that

a. della had bought jim a more expensive gift.
b. della’s hair held more jewels than a queen.
c. della had cut off her hair to buy jim’s gift.
d. della’s hair is too long and thick for combs.

What is the most likely the cumulative impact of the use of the word depict or depictions

Ead this excerpt from the introduction to wheels of change by sue macy. imagine a population imprisoned by their very clothing; the stiff corsets, heavy skirts, and voluminous petticoats that made it difficult to take a deep breath, let alone exercise. add to that the laws and social conventions that cemented a man's place as head of the household and holder of the purse strings. how suffocated women must have felt. and how liberated they must have been as they pedaled their wheels toward new horizons. why does the author include this excerpt?

What type of conflict is shaping susan’s development