Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of flash-forward in literature?

To provide tension
To create a mystery
To provide the reader with clues
To foreshadow future events

The correct answer is: To foreshadow future events

A flash-forward is a narrative technique where the story jumps forward in time to show events that will happen in the future. Unlike flashback, which shows events that have already occurred, flash-forward creates a sense of anticipation and foreshadows future events. This can be used to build tension, create mystery, and provide clues to the reader about what may happen next in the story. Options A, B, and C may be elements that can also be achieved through the use of flash-forward, but they are not the primary purpose.