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
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.
What’s Ironic?
What’s Ironic?
What’s Ironic?
Watch “Alma”
1. Get into a group of 4-5
2. As a class, we will watch “Alma” a short film
3. After the film, write down as many examples
of foreshadowing and irony that you see.
4. Also, write down TWO themes
5. Be prepared to share them with the class
6. You will turn in your piece of paper for a
grade.