Foreshadowing & Flashback

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a scene that interrupts the chronological order of events in a story to show something that happened earlier.

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Give an example of foreshadowing.

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In a story, if a character hears a rustling noise before they find a snake, that noise is foreshadowing danger.

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Give an example of a flashback.

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A character remembering their first day at school while watching their younger sibling start school is a flashback.

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How does foreshadowing affect a story?

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Foreshadowing builds anticipation and prepares the reader for future events.

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How does a flashback enhance a story?

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A flashback provides background information and context, helping the reader understand characters' motivations.

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What is the purpose of using foreshadowing in literature?

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The purpose is to create suspense and engage the reader by hinting at future events.

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What is the purpose of using flashbacks in literature?

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The purpose is to provide insight into a character's past and explain their current behavior or feelings.

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Identify a key difference between foreshadowing and flashback.

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Foreshadowing hints at future events, while a flashback reveals past events.

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What literary elements often accompany foreshadowing?

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Common elements include symbols, imagery, and dialogue that suggest future outcomes.