Writer's Methods: Foreshadowing

English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the literary technique of foreshadowing in fiction, designed to enhance understanding and analytical skills for GCSE students.

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Writer's Methods: Foreshadowing

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Understanding Foreshadowing

The wind howled through the deserted streets, carrying with it a faint echo of distant thunder. Shadows flickered under the flickering lampposts, casting an eerie pall over the empty alleyways. As Sarah stepped forward, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and curiosity, she noticed a small, peculiar object lying on the ground. It was a tarnished locket, half-buried in the mud, its chain tangled and broken. The sky darkened further, clouds gathering ominously, and a sudden chill ran down her spine. Unbeknownst to her, this seemingly insignificant find would unravel a series of events that would alter her life forever.
1.
Identify a sentence in the passage that hints at future events. Explain your choice.
[2 marks]
2.
What atmosphere does the author create through the description of the setting? Provide specific examples from the text.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify and explain the purpose of any hints about future events in the passage.
[3 marks]
4.
How does the description of the locket contribute to foreshadowing in the story?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify one literary technique used in the description of the setting and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
6.
Explain how the weather contributes to the mood of the scene.
[2 marks]
7.
Describe how the author uses sensory details to build atmosphere.
[3 marks]
8.
What is the significance of the phrase 'unbeknownst to her' in relation to foreshadowing?
[2 marks]
9.
Create a brief outline for a continuation of this story, focusing on a foreshadowed event.

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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