General
Foreshadowing Clues
Examples
100

What is the word that matches this definition.

The use of hints or clues to indicate to the readers about future events.

Foreshadowing

100

 True or False

A simple detail in a story should not always be considered foreshadowing.

True

100

True or False

The children's obsession with the veldt is an example of foreshadowing.

True

200

Foreshadowing creates this feeling in readers. What feeling is this?

Suspense

200

What is one way to spot foreshadowing?

Something is repeated or has extra attention brought to it.

200

"I wish you were dead" - said by Peter to George. 

Is this an example of foreshadowing? 


Yes, because the nursery links to the imaginations of the children it can be assumed the children may imagine a life where there parents are dead.

300

What can be made based off of foreshadowing?

Predictions

300

What does foreshadowing make a reader do?

Engage and make predictions.
300

True or False

George turning off the nursery is an example of foreshadowing to future events. 

False, he simply turned off the nursery because of the negative effect it was having, not a specific reason that connects to foreshadowing.

400

What literary device is commonly confused with foreshadowing, but it shows past scenes.

Flashback

400

True or False

Clues for foreshadowing must always be direct. 

False, they may be indirect.

400

Is the technology in the home an example of foreshadowing?

No, although it may seem like a warning or an example of foreshadowing the technology is mainly there to prove how the Hadley's have become dependent on it.

500

True or False

Imagery is a type of foreshadowing.

False

500

Name three things to look for when searching for foreshadowing.

Early clues, repeated symbols, and strange character warnings

500

The African landscape in "The Veldt" that has lions, blood, and the idea of death is an example of foreshadowing to what?

The death of the Parents.