Exploring the Concept of Foreshadowing

In this lesson, Miss explains the concept of foreshadowing, a literary device used to give hints about future events in a story. The lesson covers the definition, purpose, and an example of foreshadowing, emphasizing its role in building suspense or anxiety. The session concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Similes

• Metaphors

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

Which of the following best describes foreshadowing?

• A detailed description of a setting

• Hints or clues about future events

• A character's internal monologue

• Dialogue between characters

What is one purpose of using foreshadowing in a story?

• To build suspense or anxiety

• To introduce new characters

• To describe the setting

• To resolve the plot

In the example given, what feeling does Astro have when Tom leaves for work?

• Excitement

• Relief

• Happiness

• Something is very wrong

What does the author use to hint that something will happen later in the story?

• A direct statement

• A flashback

• A change in setting

• A hint or clue

What is foreshadowing again?

• When an author writes a dialogue

• When an author hints at something that will happen later

• When an author describes a character in detail

• When an author changes the setting

What did we learn about in today's lesson?

• Dialogue writing

• Foreshadowing

• Plot structure

• Character development