Read this sentence about della from "the gift of the magi." once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet. what theme do della’s actions in this sentence best suggest? sacrifice is more important than true love. sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy. sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest. sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off.

B) sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.

Explanation: In literature, the theme is the underlying message of a story, it is  what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem. Usually this belief, or idea, is universal and transcends cultural barriers. In the given sentence about Della from "The Gift of the Magi" we can see that she is very sad about sacrificing her hair in order to buy her loved a Christmas present, so the theme that is developed is that sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.

teenagers are certainly stereotyped as moody.

most people view teenagers as naturally moody and grumpy, even when this is wrong. many teens are suffering from depression but it is brushed off as "just a phase" or "that's just cause they're a teenager"

realistic fiction depicts life and society in a true to life  manner.

its main characters are dynamic.

they grow and transform with their experiences, making it easier for readers to  relate to them.

this genre primarily focuses on the  daily struggles  of ordinary people, validating their experiences.

hope that ! : )