Understanding Flashback and Foreshadowing

The video tutorial explains the literary devices of flashback and foreshadowing. Foreshadowing is when an author hints at events that will occur later in the story, illustrated with an example from the movie 'Brave'. Flashback is when an author refers back to events that have already occurred, demonstrated with an example from 'Rapunzel'. The tutorial concludes with an exercise for students to create their own examples.

What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To provide background information

• To introduce characters

• To describe the setting

• To hint at future events

Which of the following best describes the term 'foreshadowing'?

• A character's internal monologue

• A summary of the story

• A hint of what is to come

• A detailed description of past events

In the example from the video, what does Merida call her mother during an argument?

• A friend

• A stranger

• A beast

• A hero

What transformation does Merida's mother undergo in the story?

• She turns into a dragon

• She becomes a witch

• She turns into a bear

• She becomes a queen

What is a flashback?

• A reference to something that already happened

• A prediction of future events

• A detailed setting description

• A description of a character's thoughts

How does a flashback function in a story?

• It changes the story's setting

• It introduces new characters

• It offers insight into past events

• It provides a glimpse into the future

In the Rapunzel example, what triggers her flashbacks?

• A book

• A mirror

• A picture of a star

• A song

What do the floating lights symbolize for Rapunzel?

• Her dreams

• Her past

• Her future

• Her birthday

What is the main difference between flashback and foreshadowing?

• Flashback looks back, foreshadowing looks forward

• Flashback and foreshadowing are the same

• Flashback is about the present, foreshadowing is about the past

• Flashback is a prediction, foreshadowing is a memory

What should students do after learning about flashback and foreshadowing?

• Read a book

• Draw a picture

• Create examples of each

• Write a story