10 Questions
Which type of foreshadowing does not explicitly tell the reader what will happen?
Indirect foreshadowing
What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?
To create suspense and build narrative tension
Which of the following can be elements used for foreshadowing?
Objects, colors, and dialogue
Where in a work of literature can foreshadowing often be seen to entice the reader to move on?
At the end of a chapter
Which author uses the time of day in foreshadowing in the poem ''The Raven''?
Edgar Allan Poe
Which literary device is being used when an author depicts a wedding scene and then flashes back to when the couple met?
Direct foreshadowing
In the Harry Potter series, which character initially seems to be Harry's nemesis but is later revealed to be his protector?
Severus Snape
What is the term used for a literary technique where authors use misleading clues to foreshadow something that does not actually happen?
Red herring
According to Anton Chekhov, if a writer mentions a rifle hanging on the wall in the first chapter, what should happen later in the story?
The rifle should be fired
In the Southern Gothic short story 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find,' what does the family encounter on the road after reading about it in the paper?
A notorious murderer named the Misfit
Test your knowledge of foreshadowing with this quiz! Learn about the definition of foreshadowing and how authors use it to create suspense and build narrative tension. See if you can identify examples of foreshadowing in literature and analyze their significance. Challenge yourself and become an expert in recognizing this important literary device!
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