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What is a hint given to a reader of what will occur later in the story?
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∙ 8y ago
Hints about future events is called foreshadowing. The author can give very subtle or straightforward hints.
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Foreshadowing is a hint or clue provided by the author to suggest what will happen later in the story. It can build suspense, add depth to characters, and create anticipation in the reader.
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foreshadowing foreshadowing; suspense
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What is it called when a hint is given to the reader of what will occur later in the story?
foreshadowing foreshadowing; suspense
The author's tone of a story is NOT?
Clues that help the reader predict what will happen later
Foreshadowing is a literary technique in which animals and inanimate objects are given human characteristics?
Actually, foreshadowing is a literary technique where hints or clues are given about what will happen later in the story. It is used to build suspense and create anticipation for the reader. Personification is the technique where animals and inanimate objects are given human characteristics.
An author can most effectively try to surprise his or her reader by?
withholding a key bit of information until later in the story
How does the story of king schahriar and his brother hold the interest of the reader?
It captivates the reader mainly because the story itself has a major twist, but most importantly, the characters trap the reader in the story. Firstly, the king is presented as a loving and caring man, but later on he's transformed into a murderer. Scheherazade is also interesting because she made sacrifices for her country.
What is expositon?
it is usually the first part of a story where the reader is given an overview of the characters, setting, and mood. Throughout the story the author develops these elements to a further extent.
What provides reader with information about the story?
Exposition provides reader with information about the story.
What is the purpose of an exposition?
The exposition is the part of the story where the main information needed by the reader is given: characters, setting, and the basics of the plot.
What is foreshadowing foreshadowing?
giving readerss a clue of what happens before it acually does
What devices might you use in the drafting stage of a short story to give clues about an event that will occur later in the story Flashback foreshadowing or story within a story?
In the drafting stage of a short story, you could use foreshadowing by dropping subtle hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story. Flashbacks can also be effective in providing relevant background information to foreshadow future events. Another technique is incorporating a story within a story, where a character recounts a related anecdote that hints at what is to come, creating a layered effect that engages readers and prepares them for the upcoming event.
What word is the use of clues that suggest or predict what will occur later in the story?
foreshadowing
How can a theme of a story be interpreted by the reader?
The reader can find a universal truth from the details in the story
