Foreshadow/Flashback Flashcard

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the current setting to go back in time to provide background information about a character or situation.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary technique used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Identify a key characteristic of flashbacks.

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Flashbacks often include memories, dreams, or stories of the past that provide context to the current events.

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What is NOT true about flashbacks?

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The writer presents events that happen in the future.

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Provide an example of foreshadowing.

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A stormy sky and a warning siren indicating that a storm is approaching.

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Provide an example of a flashback.

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A character reliving a traumatic event from their past while experiencing a similar situation.

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How do flashbacks contribute to a story?

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Flashbacks help to develop characters and provide background information that enhances the storyline.

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What is the difference between foreshadowing and flashback?

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Foreshadowing hints at future events, while flashbacks provide information about past events.

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What literary techniques can be used to create a flashback?

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Memories, dreams, and narrative storytelling can be used to create flashbacks.

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Why might a writer choose to use foreshadowing?

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Writers use foreshadowing to build anticipation and prepare the reader for future events.