What early hints or subtle clues does Lois Lowry use to foreshadow the looming danger, and how do they build tension throughout the story?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about foreshadowing in the book. It wants to know what hints or clues the author uses to build tension, this is a question about literary analysis.
Answer
Lowry uses foreshadowing to hint at future events and build tension. Mysteries around past events and subtle clues foreshadow upcoming events.
In "The Giver", Lois Lowry uses foreshadowing to hint at future events and build tension. She creates mysteries around past events and includes subtle details or clues to foreshadow upcoming events. Jonas feeling apprehensive is one such example.
Answer for screen readers
In "The Giver", Lois Lowry uses foreshadowing to hint at future events and build tension. She creates mysteries around past events and includes subtle details or clues to foreshadow upcoming events. Jonas feeling apprehensive is one such example.
More Information
Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
Tips
Do not confuse foreshadowing with flashbacks, which involve a shift to events that have already occurred.
Sources
- The Giver: Foreshadowing - SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
- The Giver Ch. 1-2: Foreshadowing - [email protected] - mrmcarthur.weebly.com
- Examples Of Foreshadowing In The Giver | ipl.org - ipl.org
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