Question

read this excerpt from american born chinese.

the monkey king couldnt stop shaking as he descended on flower - fruit mountain.

when he entered the royal chamber, the thick smell of monkey fur greeted him.

hed never noticed it before.

he stayed awake for the rest of the night thinking of ways to get rid of it.

— gene luen yang, american born chinese, 2006

which literary device is used in this excerpt?

a. parallel plots

b. foreshadowing

c. climax

d. flashback

Explanation:

To determine the literary device, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Parallel plots): Involves multiple storylines running simultaneously, which is not seen here.
• Option B (Foreshadowing): The Monkey King's reaction to the smell and his desire to get rid of it hints at future events (like his struggle with his identity or monkey - like traits), creating a sense of anticipation.
• Option C (Climax): Is the most intense part of a story, but this excerpt is more of a setup than a climax.
• Option D (Flashback): Involves a return to a past event, which is not present here.

Answer:

B. Foreshadowing