Foreshadowing, Suspense, and Making Inferences Review 11/27/23

What is foreshadowing?

• A technique used to summarize the main events of a story.

• A type of character in a story that represents a particular idea or quality.

• A method of describing the physical appearance of a character in a story.

• A literary device used to hint at or suggest future events in a story.

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Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A character finding a hidden treasure

• A character mentioning a dream that later comes true

• A character receiving a mysterious letter

• A character discovering a secret passageway

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How does foreshadowing contribute to a story?

• Foreshadowing has no impact on the story

• Foreshadowing makes the story predictable and boring

• Foreshadowing provides unnecessary details that confuse the reader

• Foreshadowing creates suspense and tension, and prepares the reader for what is to come in the story.

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What is suspense?

• A feeling of anger or frustration

• A state of confusion or disorientation

• A state of complete calm and relaxation

• A feeling of uncertainty or anticipation

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How is suspense created through narrative structure?

• By using descriptive language, vivid imagery, and sensory details.

• By incorporating complex and convoluted plot twists.

• By revealing the outcome of the story at the beginning and then working backward.

• By using techniques such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, and pacing.

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Which of the following is an example of creating suspense?

• A cliffhanger at the end of a chapter in a novel

• A straightforward plot in a play

• A predictable ending in a movie

• A clear resolution in a short story

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What is the purpose of creating suspense in a story?

• To discourage the reader or audience from continuing the story

• To confuse and frustrate the reader or audience

• To engage and captivate the reader or audience

• To provide a predictable and boring storyline

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What is making inferences?

• Drawing conclusions or making predictions based on evidence or reasoning.

• Guessing without any evidence or reasoning

• Copying someone else's conclusions without understanding the evidence

• Ignoring evidence and making random predictions

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How does making inferences contribute to understanding a story?

• By using clues from the text to draw conclusions or make predictions about what is happening in the story.

• By ignoring the details in the text and focusing on personal opinions

• By relying solely on prior knowledge and not considering the text

• By skipping over important parts of the story

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Which of the following is an example of making inferences?

• Following a step-by-step procedure

• Predicting the outcome of an experiment based on previous data

• Copying someone else's work

• Guessing the answer without any evidence

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