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ACTIVITY: “Foreshadowing and Fulfillment”
“A Sound of Thunder” contains a few instances of foreshadowing, a literary device that hints at what is to come later in the story. However, foreshadowing is often easier to spot after having read the whole story.
Part A: Re-read the story, looking specifically for places where future outcomes were predicted or hinted at. Create a T-chart to document at least three findings of foreshadowing:
Part B: Choose one instance of foreshadowing and its fulfillment and create an illustration of it to present to the class. Options for your illustration include:
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