Foreshadowing, Flashback, and Suspense

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give 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 literary device that interrupts the present action of a story to recount an event that happened in the past.

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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 does foreshadowing enhance a story?

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Foreshadowing enhances a story by creating anticipation and preparing the reader for future events.

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What is an example of foreshadowing?

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An example of foreshadowing is a character saying goodbye to a loved one, hinting that they may not return.

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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 or context to the current events in the story.

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How can suspense be created in a story?

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Suspense can be created through cliffhangers, pacing, and revealing information gradually.

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What is the difference between foreshadowing and flashback?

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

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What literary device is used when a storm is described before a character faces a challenge?

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This is an example of foreshadowing.

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What does it mean when a story has a cliffhanger?

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