Literary terms starting with F

Question 1

Flashforward

Answer 1

when later events interrupt current chronological events / narrative (gives important info on what will happen later)

Question 2

Flashback

Answer 2

when earlier events are inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative

Question 3

Foil

Answer 3

when an author creates a character whose primary purpose is to create a contrast to another character by laying emphasis onto their differences

Question 4

Foreshadowing

Answer 4

foreshadows a future event