ESL - Literary Devices: Foreshadowing and Flashback

The video tutorial by Mr. P covers two literary devices: foreshadowing and flashback. Foreshadowing hints at future events in a story, creating suspense and anticipation. Examples from 'The Giver' and 'Romeo and Juliet' illustrate its use. Flashbacks interrupt the narrative to provide background or context, enhancing character motivation and tension. The tutorial explains their functions and provides examples to deepen understanding.

What is the primary reason foreshadowing and flashback are taught together?

• They both create suspense.

• They both refer to specific times in a story.

• They both involve past events.

• They both involve future events.

Which of the following is NOT a method used to create foreshadowing?

• Dream sequences

• Chapter titles

• Events or actions

• Character dialogues

In 'The Giver', what does Jonas seeing the house with Christmas lights foreshadow?

• The beginning of the story

• The end of the story

• A change in the weather

• A new character introduction

What is the main function of a flashback in a narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To create suspense

• To provide background or context

• To predict future events

How do flashbacks help readers understand a character?

• By showing future events

• By describing their physical appearance

• By revealing the character's dreams

• By providing insight into their motivations

What is a common effect of using flashbacks in a story?

• They reduce the length of the story.

• They simplify the plot.

• They increase tension and curiosity.

• They make the story more confusing.

What is the main difference between foreshadowing and flashback?

• Foreshadowing hints at past events, while flashback hints at future events.

• Foreshadowing hints at future events, while flashback reveals past events.

• Both foreshadowing and flashback hint at future events.

• Both foreshadowing and flashback reveal past events.