Story Devices

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives the reader hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that occurred earlier.

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What is suspense in storytelling?

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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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What is a cliffhanger?

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A cliffhanger is a dramatic and exciting ending to a chapter or story that leaves the reader eager to know what happens next.

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Identify the story device: "Shelly felt relieved... Her relief wouldn't last for long..."

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Foreshadowing

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Identify the story device: "Visiting the restaurant always reminded Lorna of her grandparents..."

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Flashback

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Identify the story device: "The family gathered around the television to watch the lottery drawing... Suddenly the TV went black..."

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Cliffhanger

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Identify the story device: "Carlos laughed when he thought about how scared he was in the haunted house..."

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Foreshadowing

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What does foreshadowing help the reader do?

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Foreshadowing helps the reader anticipate future events and creates suspense.

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How does a flashback enhance a story?

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A flashback provides background information and context, helping the reader understand characters and events better.