Foreshadowing

Why do authors use foreshadowing?

• To build suspense

• Because it is fun to use

• To build up the spooky vibes in a story

• To build humor

Where can foreshadowing hide?

• In the objects, events, and dialogue of the story

• In the beginning of the story ONLY

• Under the beds of children

• I'm not sure

What term did we learn about today?

• The Lion King

• Simile/metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• The Lion King

What does "Fore" mean in foreshadowing?

• Time

• ahead or before

• 4

• Suspense

What does "Shadow" stand for in foreshadowing?

• Hint or Suggestion

• Reflection or Shadow

• Curiosity or Hint

• Friendship or Suggestion

With Direct Foreshadowing...

• The author does most of the work

• The reader does most of the work

With indirect foreshadowing...

• The author does most of the work

• The reader does most of the work

The story we are reading this week features

• Indirect Foreshadowing

• I'm not sure

• Direct Foreshadowing

• Suspense

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.” “Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

Luca stood, rooted to the spot. He had a rustling noise, like something slithering on leaves. Out of the corner of his eye he saw his mom headed for the leaf pile. He had always been afraid of snakes, and so had his mom. He wanted to warn her, but he couldn’t make himself move!

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing