Question

notes: foreshadowing
what is it?

• the use of ______ to suggest what will happen next in the story

why do authors use it?

• helps create ______ (makes the reader want to know what will happen next)

examples:

1. “simba, let me tell you something my father told me. look at the stars. the great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. so whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. and so will i.” —the lion king

foreshadow:

1. fred left the house at eleven o’clock and drove into town. he was meeting his father for lunch at brown’s. officially, they were just ‘catching up’, but they both knew fred needed money again - and not such a small amount this time, either.

foreshadow:

1. a teenage girl leaves the house for an evening out with her friends. her mother makes her promise to be back before midnight. the girl kisses her mother and tells her she worries too much. she’ll be fine, she says.

foreshadow:

1. when ruth jones’s alarm clock woke her at seven o’clock that morning, she had no idea that today would be the longest day of her life.

foreshadow:

Explanation:

First, fill in the definition and purpose of foreshadowing:

1. Foreshadowing is the use of hints/clues to suggest future story events. Authors use it to build tension and engage readers. It creates suspense by making readers curious about what comes next.

For each example, identify the implied future event:

1. The line references Mufasa's guidance, foreshadowing his spirit will guide Simba later, helping him reclaim his throne.
2. Fred's secret small-money meeting implies he's hiding a financial issue, foreshadowing future money problems or a hidden deal.
3. The mother's overworry and the girl's promise hint the girl might break her curfew, leading to trouble or a scary situation.
4. The "longest day" comment foreshadows a series of tiring, chaotic, or impactful events that will make the day feel endless for Ruth.

Answer:

What is it?

• The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen next in the story
• Why do authors use it?
• Helps create suspense (makes the reader want to know what will happen next)

Examples:

1. Foreshadow: Mufasa's spirit will guide Simba to take back his rightful place as king.
2. Foreshadow: Fred is involved in a secret, possibly risky, side deal that will cause issues later.
3. Foreshadow: The girl will likely fail to return by midnight, leading to conflict or danger.
4. Foreshadow: Ruth will face a series of stressful, exhausting, or life-changing events throughout the day.