The Landlady

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is the use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot.

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What is the exposition of 'The Landlady'?

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The exposition is when Billy Weaver arrives to a town in London looking for a place to stay.

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What can be concluded about the landlady's former guests?

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The reader can conclude that her previous guests are stuffed and are stored upstairs.

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Why is Billy Weaver moving to Bath at the start of the story?

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Billy Weaver is moving to Bath because he is starting at University.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is a literary device that authors use to keep their readers’ interest alive throughout the work, creating a feeling of anticipation that something risky or dangerous is about to happen.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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Theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What role does characterization play in a story?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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Explain the term 'plot twist'.

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A plot twist is an unexpected development in a story that changes the direction or outcome of the plot.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

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First-person narration uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person narration uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.