1. The author uses coincidence and suspense to make the uncomplicated plot full of changes and fascinating.

Life is full of all kinds of coincidences, but to make readers feel that the storyline is real and credible, we cannot rely solely on chance. Coincidences must become a reasonable part of the unfolding of the storyline, and the readers must be made aware of it through foreshadowing. Be mentally prepared.

2. Rich detailed description. For example, at the beginning of the novel, the author repeatedly tells how Della counted "one dollar, eighty-seven cents"; and then uses details such as "rent", "mailbox", "bell" and "business card" to highlight the poverty of the Della couple. Next, Della laments that she has no money to buy gifts for her husband.

3. Narrative like telling a story

In this novel, the author is like a storyteller, often participating in the narrative and directly guiding the readers. For example, "While the sadness of the mistress of this house gradually drops from the first level to the second level, let us take a look at her home!"

4. Humorous language. The author makes full use of rhetorical techniques such as exaggeration and metaphor to create a dramatic atmosphere. For example, "A kind of spiritual emotion arises spontaneously, thinking that life is composed of sobs, sobs and smiles, among which sobs dominate", which shows a kind of bitter and bitter black humor.

Extended information:

Introduction to "The Gift of the Magi":

"The Gift of the Magi" tells the story of a Christmas that happened in society The story of a small lower-class family. The male protagonist Jim is a clerk whose salary is just enough to survive, and the female protagonist Della is a virtuous and kind-hearted housewife. They live in poverty, but Jim and Della each have the same extremely precious treasure.

Jim has a gold watch passed down from his ancestors, and Della has a beautiful waterfall-like hair. In order to give each other a gift at Christmas, Jim sold his gold watch to buy Della a set of combs "made of pure tortoise shell with jewels on the edge"; Della sold her long hair Fa bought Jim a platinum watch chain. They both gave up their most precious things for each other, and the gifts in exchange became useless.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Magi’s Gift