Understanding Foreshadowing B2C12

What literary device is central to 'Story of Your Life' by Ted Chiang?

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

How does foreshadowing affect the reader's engagement according to the essay?

• Simplifies the narrative

• Enhances emotional connection

• Increases confusion

• Decreases suspense

What is the effect of foreshadowing on the narrative's thematic resonance?

• It changes the theme

• It diminishes it

• It has no effect

• It enhances it

What future event concerning the narrator's family is hinted at in the story?

• The birth of a child

• Winning a lottery

• A family reunion

• A change in living arrangements

What aspect of the narrator's future is specifically mentioned as changing?

• Hobbies

• Living arrangements

• Educational goals

• Career path

What tragic future event is foreshadowed in the narrative?

• The narrator's illness

• The loss of a family pet

• The daughter's death

• A natural disaster

How does the narrator's knowledge of future events impact the story's tone?

• Establishes a somber tone

• Creates a humorous tone

• Makes the tone more suspenseful

• Leads to a romantic tone

Which theme is explored through the foreshadowing of communication challenges?

• War

• Friendship

• Love

• Understanding across species

Which species does the story explore communication challenges with?

• Martians

• Klingons

• Asari

• Heptapods

What does the foreshadowing in the story invite the reader to ponder?

• Historical events

• Existential questions

• Technological advancements

• Future innovations