Foreshadowing and Flashback

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What is foreshadowing?

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A hint at something that will happen later.

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What is a flashback?

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A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

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Identify an example of foreshadowing in literature.

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A character expresses fear about an upcoming event, hinting that something bad will happen.

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Identify an example of a flashback in a story.

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A character remembers a significant moment from their childhood.

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What effect does foreshadowing have on a story?

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It builds anticipation and suspense for the reader.

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What effect does a flashback have on a story?

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It provides background information and context for the current events.

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How can foreshadowing be conveyed in writing?

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Through dialogue, descriptions, or symbolic elements.

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How can flashbacks be conveyed in writing?

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Through a character's thoughts, memories, or narrative shifts.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in storytelling?

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To prepare the reader for future events and create tension.

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What is the purpose of a flashback in storytelling?

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To enrich the narrative by providing context and depth to characters.