Foreshadowing, Flashback, and Suspense

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Provide an example of foreshadowing.

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

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a scene that interrupts the present action of a story to depict an event that happened in the past.

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Provide an example of a flashback.

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A character remembers a childhood event while facing a current challenge.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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How is suspense created?

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Suspense is often created by leaving questions unanswered or outcomes uncertain.

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Which scenario does NOT create suspense?

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

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What is the purpose of using flashbacks in a story?

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Flashbacks provide background information and context to help the reader understand characters and events.

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What is the difference between foreshadowing and flashback?

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Foreshadowing hints at future events, while flashback recounts past events.

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What is a cliffhanger?

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A cliffhanger is a dramatic and suspenseful situation at the end of a chapter or story that leaves the reader eager to know what happens next.