Understanding Foreshadowing

Which of the following best defines foreshadowing?

• Foreshadowing hints at events that may occur later in the story.

• Foreshadowing reflects on events that have already happened in the story.

• It is the sequence of events in the story.

• It is the underlying message or main idea of the story.

Foreshadowing helps build suspense, excitement and curiosity to promote continual reading. Foreshadowing may appear in _________________________.

i. Character's speech       ii. Character's actions

iii. Description of setting  iv. Character’s nature

• A. i, ii

• B. i, ii and iii

• C. iii and iv

• D. i, ii, iii and iv

In the following, which line subtly hints at foreshadowing?

• Emily admired the new painting she had just hung on the wall, its vibrant colors brightening the room.

• After a long day, Emily finally settled into her favorite armchair with a cup of tea, reflecting on the pleasant events of the week.

• The old grandfather clock in the hallway chimed thirteen times as Emily closed the door behind her, its sound echoing through the empty house.

• Emily noticed a strange draft coming from the basement, but she soon realized it was the old windows.

Define foreshadowing.

• flashback of what happened previously

• hint at something that will happen later

• Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things

• Comparing two unlike things using like or as

An author's technique that uses clues to give the reader hints of events to come. 

• Flachback

• Inferencing

• Foreshadowing

• Setting

The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Climax

• Narration

Hints or clues that the author gives you that suggests upcoming events in the plot.

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Figurative Language

The literary element that means "giving a hint that something is going to happen" is (a)   .

• Characterization

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Literal Meaning

Clues at the beginning of the story that give you hints of what is to come

• summary

• dialogue

• theme

• foreshadowing

Find the term: When the author gives you hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

• author's purpose

• central idea

• point of view

• foreshadow