Pre-test Suspense and Foreshadowing

What is the primary purpose of using suspense in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To create excitement and anticipation

• To provide background information

• To introduce characters.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A) A character finds a mysterious key

• B) A detailed description of a sunset

• C) A conversation about the weather

• D) A character's favorite food.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Fill in the blank: Authors use foreshadowing to ________ future events in the story.

• A) hide

• B) predict

• C) ignore

• D) change

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CCSS.RL.4.5

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Which element is crucial for creating suspense in a story?

• Predictability

• Surprise

• Clarity

• Simplicity

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: Suspense can make a story more ________.

• Predictable

• Engaging

• Dull

• Simple

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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Suspense is characterized by _________.

• Growing tension and excitement

• Relaxation

• Humor

• Simplicity

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The 'Height of Suspense' is when the story is the most ______.

• boring

• exciting

• confusing

• predictable

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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Which of the following is a purpose of foreshadowing?

• To hint at future events

• To describe the setting

• To introduce new characters

• To explain the plot.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When a narrator interrupts a plot to describe a part of the story that happened in the past, it is called _____________.

• foreshadowing
• flashback
• suspense
• cliffhanger

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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A _____________________ is a story device that leaves the reader wondering what will happen next.

• foreshadowing
• flashback
• cliffhanger
• suspense

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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