The Role of Foreshadowing and Suspense

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Objective

I can identify examples of foreshadowing and suspense and explain their roles in advancing the plot.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define foreshadowing in your own words and provide an example of it from a story you have read.

2

Explain how foreshadowing can create suspense in a narrative. Give an example to illustrate your point.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify an example of foreshadowing from a story you have read, and explain how it contributes to the development of the plot. Describe a moment of suspense in a narrative you are familiar with, and explain how it enhances the reader's engagement with the story.

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