Foreshadowing/Flashback & Irony

Take Notes!

What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing: When an author mentions or hints at something that will happen later in the text.

An author uses foreshadowing to build suspense or develop the plot.

Foreshadowing

FORE = ahead

A SHADOW is a glimpse of something without the complete picture

Foreshadowing Example

What is Flashback?

Flashback

Flashback: When an author refers back to something that already took place in the story.

Flashback

FLASH = a quick glance at something

BACK = a look back at something that already happened.

Flashback Example

What is wrong with this picture?

Irony: The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, usually for humorous or empathic effect.

In other, non-English words, IRONY is the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think.

Irony

What’s Ironic?

What’s Ironic?

What’s Ironic?

Watch “Alma”

1. Get into a group of 4-52. As a class, we will watch “Alma” a short film3. After the film, write down as many examples

of foreshadowing and irony that you see.4. Also, write down TWO themes5. Be prepared to share them with the class6. You will turn in your piece of paper for a

grade.