Foreshadowing and Suspense

A series of events of plot points that causes the reader to feel anxious are used to build __________.

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• suspense

• cliffhanger

The state of tension and uncertainty caused by an uncertain, undecided or mysterious situation that creates an emotional pull to encourage the audience to keep reading or watching

• MOOD

• MYSTERY

• SUSPENSE

• TONE

Linda heard a scratching at the door.  As she walked through the kitchen to the living room, the scratching seemed to get louder.  She assumed it was the cat, who might have snuck out, but she saw Snowball fast asleep on the corner of the couch.  The scratching became more insistent and urgent.  Linda rushed to the door and swung it open, expecting to see someone horrible or frightening.  It was a branch, blown by the wind, and scratching against the door.

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• suspense

• cliffhanger

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• "He left in a hurry, not knowing this was the last time he would see his home."

• "She looked back on her childhood with fondness, remembering the days spent in the sun."

• "The weather was sunny and bright, with not a cloud in the sky."

• "The characters sat down to eat their dinner without speaking."

What literary device is being used when a story hints at trouble to come, like dark clouds on the horizon suggesting a future storm?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Personification

What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To give a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

• To describe the setting in detail

• To introduce new characters

Suspense in a story usually:

• Makes the reader feel relaxed and at ease

• Causes the reader to lose interest in the plot

• Keeps the reader excited and wondering what will happen next

• Wraps up all the loose ends of the story

When a character has a dream about an event that later comes true, this is an example of:

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Allegory

Suspense is often created by:

• Revealing the ending of the story early on

• Giving detailed descriptions of the characters' appearances

• Leaving questions unanswered or outcomes uncertain

• Using humor to lighten the mood of the story

Which of the following scenarios would NOT create suspense?

• A character hears a noise in a dark, empty house but doesn't know what it is.

• A detective finds a clue that could lead to the identity of the criminal.

• The narrator explains the entire plot and ending in the first chapter.

• A hero is on a difficult quest and faces numerous obstacles.