TEKS 6C

Flashback vs Foreshadowing

When the writer references something in the future.

Foreshadowing

When the writer references something in the past.

Flashback

​Linear/Nonlinear Plot

Some stories will follow a linear plot structure as shown to the right.

Other stories will have an abnormal plot structure.

Identify the major components of the text you read.

Multiple Choice

We came barreling around the curve and I could hear

the snow crunch under the tires. I glanced at the speedometer. “Will you please slow down?” I asked Steven. “The weather is getting worse and I’m worried we will hit some ice.” The snow was falling hard now and I could barely

see the road!

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

Multiple Choice

“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

Match

Match the following

• Foreshadowing

• illustrate

• mood

• tone

• flashback

Occurs when the author provides hints that suggest future events in the story

to make clear by describing in order for the reader to be able to picture it

the feeling created in the story

how the author feels

a scene in a movie, novel, drama, set in a time earlier that the main story.

• Occurs when the author provides hints that suggest future events in the story

• to make clear by describing in order for the reader to be able to picture it

• the feeling created in the story

• how the author feels

• a scene in a movie, novel, drama, set in a time earlier that the main story.

Multiple Choice

5. Which of these inferences is most strongly supported by the following passage (paragraphs 6–7)?

• A. He would soon have his first exposure to Superman and famous American shows.
• B. His desire to escape from Cuba surpassed his affection for his family.
• C. The author’s initial feelings of elation (excitement) upon arriving in America wouldn’t last forever.

Multiple Choice

7. TEKS 6C: Which of these statements is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 8)?

• A. American products changed immensely over the past two years in which they were banned in Cuba.
• B. The sight of the vending machines made the author long for his Cuban way of life.
• C. The author was astounded by all things American.