The skills assessed below were covered in Livelesson. If you did not attend Livelesson, you are required to watch the recordings on my messageboard before completing this assignment.
Answer the following questions based on the excerpt in at least 2 complete sentences with evidence.
Which example/quote foreshadows an event in the story?
How does the author create dramatic irony?
(2 points)
In the excerpt, the line "I couldn't help feeling that they were keeping a joyful secret from me, a sweet and mysterious thing in which I had no part" foreshadows that there is something hidden from the narrator that will eventually be revealed in the story. This creates tension and anticipation for the reader, building up to a climactic moment.
The author creates dramatic irony by having the narrator describe a sense of unease and suspicion towards the characters around them, while the reader already knows that a significant event or revelation is going to occur. This contrast between what the narrator perceives and what the reader knows adds depth and complexity to the story, enhancing the overall narrative experience.