Suspense and Foreshadowing

What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To give a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

• To describe the setting in detail

• To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• "He left in a hurry, not knowing this was the last time he would see his home."

• "She looked back on her childhood with fondness, remembering the days spent in the sun."

• "The weather was sunny and bright, with not a cloud in the sky."

• "The characters sat down to eat their dinner without speaking."

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What literary device is being used when a story hints at trouble to come, like dark clouds on the horizon suggesting a future storm?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Suspense is often created by:

• Revealing the ending of the story early on

• Giving detailed descriptions of the characters' appearances

• Leaving questions unanswered or outcomes uncertain

• Using humor to lighten the mood of the story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Suspense in a story usually:

• Makes the reader feel relaxed and at ease

• Causes the reader to lose interest in the plot

• Keeps the reader excited and wondering what will happen next

• Wraps up all the loose ends of the story

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When a character has a dream about an event that later comes true, this is an example of:

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Allegory

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Which of the following scenarios would NOT create suspense?

• A character hears a noise in a dark, empty house but doesn't know what it is.

• A detective finds a clue that could lead to the identity of the criminal.

• The narrator explains the entire plot and ending in the first chapter.

• A hero is on a difficult quest and faces numerous obstacles.

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What is the primary purpose of using suspense in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To create excitement and anticipation

• To provide background information

• To introduce characters.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: Authors use foreshadowing to ________ future events in the story.

• hide

• predict

• ignore

• change

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Which element is crucial for creating suspense in a story?

• Predictability

• Surprise

• Clarity

• Simplicity

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