Flashback vs Foreshadow

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that allows the writer to present events that occurred before the current timeline of the story, often through memories, dreams, or past experiences.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary technique used to give hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story.

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Identify an example of a flashback.

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An example of a flashback is when a character recalls a traumatic event from their past, such as a car accident.

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Identify an example of foreshadowing.

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An example of foreshadowing is when a teacher warns students to study for an upcoming test, hinting at its difficulty.

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What is the purpose of a flashback?

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The purpose of a flashback is to provide background information that enhances the reader's understanding of a character or situation.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

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The purpose of foreshadowing is to create anticipation and prepare the reader for future events in the story.

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True or False: Flashbacks can disrupt the flow of a story.

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TRUE, flashbacks can interrupt the chronological flow of a narrative.

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True or False: Foreshadowing is only used in horror stories.

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FALSE, foreshadowing can be used in any genre to hint at future events.

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What literary techniques can be used to create a flashback?

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Literary techniques for flashbacks include memories, dreams, and storytelling.

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What is NOT true about flashbacks?

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The statement 'The writer presents events that happen in the future' is NOT true about flashbacks.