Foreshadowing & Paradox

Define foreshadowing.

A look back to an earlier event...

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.” “Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?

What is the paragraph foreshadowing? 'Peter I don't think we should jump out of a plane like this.' Allison relax I'm the King and you're my general. What could go wrong?

Which sentence foreshadows that something bad is about to happen? (1) The sky was blue, the sun was bright, and the sand was warm. (2) As Keiko nervously watched on, her little brother gave a happy squeal and splashed in the shallow water. (3) Keiko took a deep breath and told herself that she was being silly. (4) After all, the water was shallow and completely safe for wading children—what could possibly go wrong? (5) Suddenly, Keiko saw her sister Amane running toward the beach, arms waving wildly over her head. (6) "The water is moving, and the beach isn't safe!" Amane cried. (7) Keiko looked up. (8) The water was moving, swelling up, and picking up speed at it headed toward the beach. (9) Other people near her began to run for high ground. (10) Keiko grabbed her brother and ran, too. (11) Suddenly, everyone could hear the whooshing sounds of rushing water.

Read the following passage carefully. Which sentence foreshadows that the wedding will not go as planned? Joe and Jill had been planning their wedding for months. In the weeks leading up the big day, they had checked the weather forecast obsessively to see if they would be able to get married in Jill's mother's rose garden or if they would have to move the ceremony indoors. All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers. As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance.

(1) One fine summer day, Grasshopper was hopping about in the field. As he chirped and danced, he spied Ant carrying a big kernel of corn to his nest. Grasshopper watched as Ant came back, lifted another kernel, then carried it to the nest as well. This happened repeatedly. Finally, Grasshopper asked, "Ant, why do you work so hard on such a lovely day?"(2) "Soon it will be winter," replied Ant. "I'm gathering food for my family. I suggest you do the same!"(3) "Why bother about winter?" asked Grasshopper. "There's plenty of food in the fields now!"(4) Ant remembered last winter and how deep snow had covered everything. There had been no way to get out of his anthill, let alone try to find food! Now, an even worse winter was predicted. "You'll feel differently when the big snow comes!" said Ant, as he shook his head and walked away.(5) When winter came, Grasshopper had no food. The fields were covered with deep snow. Grasshopper was very hungry and sad, knowing that Ant had food enough because he had worked hard to prepare in advance. What can you foreshadow will happen?

Read the following passage and determine which excerpt best foreshadows the ending. When Mr. Goodenwell saw his baby boy Vince for the first time, he swore that he'd do anything to protect the little guy. This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk. But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking. And once he started walking, he got into everything. He was becoming a serious threat to himself when Mr. Goodenwell, making good on his vow to protect his son, went to the store and bought $150 worth of equipment to childproof his home. He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid. But right as Mr. Goodenwell was adjusting the covers on the door knobs, Vince pulled the cap off an outlet and choked on it. Mr. Goodenwell found him just in time.

Placing side by side two contradictory (words) that make logical sense when explained.

Placing two contradictory (phrases or ideas) that, through deeper analysis, make logical sense.

Deafening silence

"Oh he's so beautiful--such a (beautiful disaster)," sings Kelly Clarkson.

"Water is cheaper than diamonds, yet humans need water, not diamonds, to survive."

What does the following paradox most likely mean? "I close my eyes so that I can see."