Short Story Analysis

Short Story Analysis

Sarah clutched her acceptance letter, tears welling in her eyes. After three rejections from other universities, this was her chance. But as she read the tuition costs, her heart sank. Her single mother's waitressing job wouldn't cover even half the amount. That evening, she found her mother's secret savings jar labeled "Sarah's College Fund" hidden in the closet, filled with years of tips and spare change

Multiple Choice

Which plot element is represented by Sarah finding the savings jar?

• Rising action
  

• Resolution
  

• Climax
  

• Exposition

Multiple Choice

The emotional tone of this passage could best be described as:

• Bittersweet
  

• Vengeful
  

• Humorous
  

• Mysterious

Multiple Choice

Which literary device is most prominent in the phrase "heart sank"?
d. Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

The revelation of the savings jar serves as a:

• Flashback
  

• Foreshadowing
  

• Plot twist
  

• Frame narrative