Part A

How does Sandra Cisneros use foreshadowing in "A House of My Own"?


to create a connection between the present and future

to link her work to key historical events from the past

to make comparisons between herself and other artists

to describe events in her life metaphorically
Question 2
Part B

Which answer choice best describes the effect of Cisneros using foreshadowing as identified in Part A?


She tells of her job teaching students in her mother's old neighborhood, which later connects with her encouraging a promising student, to show readers her pride in her Hispanic heritage.

She describes her father's disappointment in her shabby apartment, which later connects with his phone calls asking her to come home, to show readers her guilt for going against her father's wishes.

She discusses writing three stories in one weekend at Iowa, which later connects with friends workshopping stories in her apartment, to show readers how dedicated she is to her craft.

She describes the spectacular view from her new office, which later connects with her mother visiting that same office, to show readers how much she appreciates her mother's encouragement of her dreams.