Foreshadowing Quiz

What is foreshadowing?

• A way to summarize a story

• A hint or clue about events that will happen later in the story

• A type of character development

• A method of character dialogue

What is an example of direct foreshadowing?

• A character receives an anonymous letter warning them of danger

• A character reflects on their childhood

• A sudden change in weather

• A character leaves behind a valuable item

Which type of foreshadowing involves a prophecy?

• Concrete foreshadowing

• Prominent foreshadowing

• Indirect foreshadowing

• Fallacy foreshadowing

What does evocative foreshadowing use to hint at future events?

• Weather changes

• Dialogue between characters

• Flashbacks

• Chapter titles

Which of the following is an example of abstract foreshadowing?

• A character says they will return before sunset

• The mood of the setting becomes rainy and dark.

• A character receives a warning letter

• A character discovers a hidden treasure

What is the purpose of using foreshadowing in storytelling?

• To confuse the reader

• To build suspense and engage the reader

• To summarize the plot at the end

• To introduce new characters

What is a "red herring" in foreshadowing?

• A clear indication of future events

• A misleading clue that distracts from the real issue

• A type of flashback

• A character that provides comic relief

Foreshadowing is important in writing a suspenseful story.

• True

• false

The first chapter of C.L. Taylor’s thriller Sleep begins with the following:

“If you’re reading this then I am no longer alive.”

The letter-writer then proceeds to give a list of names, presumably suspects, and notes the details of other people that can be contacted to provide further context. The second chapter then takes place three months earlier. What kind of foreshadowing is this?

• evocative

• fallacy

• prominent

• concrete

“She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes”

What type of foreshadowing is this?

• evocative

• fallacy

• prominent

• abstract