Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Foreshadowing is a literary device used by authors to provide hints or clues about future events or developments in the story. This can add suspense and keep readers engaged as they try to piece together the clues and anticipate what will happen next. Option A is also partially correct as adding suspense is often one of the main purposes of foreshadowing. However, options C and D are not the primary purposes of foreshadowing. While foreshadowing may also create a sense of wonder or provide context, these are not the main reasons why authors use this technique in literature. Therefore, these options can be considered incorrect.