What is one controlling image in the poem? seven pool players left school strike straight die soon

The correct answer is:

A. Seven pool players.

A controlling image is one that repeats itself throughout an entire poem. In the poem "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks the seven pool players image repeats itself every time the word “we” appears. “We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late” refer always to the seven pool players.

There are two theme's to "The Gift of the Magi" one being Love and the other being Sacrifice. "The Gift of the Magi" gives it's lesson by showing that even in rough times there is still some "Love" in everyone's hearts.

By having the setting at Christmas time it shows the comparison to the men's gifts to Jesus.

Here is something to work off of because i am guessing you did not read it and are hoping for someone to do it for you.

Actually read it if you want a good grade.