LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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Question
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The definition of foreshadowing is ____
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the author hinting at something that happened in the past.
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the author hinting at something that will happen later.
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the author showing the point of view through characterization.
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the author hinting at a character’s motivation.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story. Foreshadowing is useful for creating suspense, a feeling of unease, a sense of curiosity, or a mark that things may not be as they seem. In the definition of foreshadowing, the word “hint” is key.
Detailed explanation-2: -noun. an indication of something that will happen in the future, often used as a literary device to hint at or allude to future plot developments: The gothic novel uses foreshadowing to build suspense.
Detailed explanation-3: -Foreshadowing is not a spoiler Foreshadowing hints at what will happen in the future, but a spoiler tells the reader explicitly what happens.
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