Jack London's "To Build a Fire" contained foreshadowing, which means_____________?
Correct answer: C. It contained clues to events yet to happen.
- A. It took place at nightfall.
- B. It was a moody and spooky story.
- C. It contained clues to events yet to happen.
- D. It had descriptions of shadows in the woods.
Explanation
Foreshadowing gives readers clues about events that will occur later in a narrative. The timing, mood, and shadows may contribute to atmosphere, but they do not define the device.
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