Question

read the following passage and answer the questions: the old lighthouse stood sentinel on the rocky coast, its weathered exterior telling stories of countless storms. sarah traced her fingers along the peeling paint as she climbed the spiral staircase, each step creaking beneath her feet. ever since her grandfathers disappearance three months ago, she had been drawn to this place, searching for answers in the logbooks hed left behind. the salty air whistled through cracks in the windows, and seagulls called mournfully outside. as she reached the top room, sarah noticed something unusual: her grandfathers favorite chair had been moved, and beneath it lay a sealed envelope with her name written in his familiar, shaky handwriting. 2. how does the author develop sarahs character in this passage? a. through dialogue with other characters b. through flashbacks to her childhood c. through extensive physical description d. through her actions 3. what plot element is introduced at the end of the passage? a. climax b. falling action c. rising action

Explanation:

For question 2, the passage shows Sarah climbing the lighthouse and noticing things, which are actions. There is no dialogue, flash - back or extensive physical description. For question 3, the discovery of the envelope at the end adds tension and moves the story forward, which is part of rising action. The climax is the peak of tension, and falling action comes after the climax.

Answer:

1. d. Through her actions
2. c. Rising action