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识别伏笔(foreshadowing)在读后续写中的作用不言而喻,它是有效设计情节
的必要条件。有些学生经常错误地识别线索,导致续写情节走偏。
识别伏笔有时候看起来是很自然的事,但是细究起来,需要用到的技能似
乎又很微妙。
先上几个容易识别的方法:
1.Unexpected or Odd Detail:If a character,object,or event is described in an
unusual amount of detail or emphasized more than others,it could be a
foreshadowing.
e.g.In "The Great Gatsby"by F.Seott Fitzgerald,Gatsby's books are described
in great detail.This foreshadows the revelation that Gatsby's wealth and
persona are constructed.
2.Dialogue or Narrator's Comments:Sometimes,the characters'dialogue or
the narrator's comments can hint at what's to come.
e.g.In "Romeo and Juliet"by William Shakespeare,Romeo says he prefers to
die sooner than live without Juliet's love,foreshadowing their tragic end.
3.Symbolism or Imagery:These are often used for foreshadowing.For
instance,a storm could symbolize upcoming trouble
e.g.In "To Kill a Mockingbird"by Harper Lee,the mad dog that Atticus shoots
symbolizes the racism that he will later confront in the courtroom.
4.Dramatic Irony:This is a literary device where the audience or reader knows
something that a character does not which hints at future events.
c,g.In"Oedipus Rex"by Sophocles(索福克勒斯的《俄狄浦斯王》),the
audience knows that Oedipus himself is the murderer he seeks,creating a sense
of dread and anticipation.
5.Flashforwards or Prophesiest(提前叙述未来事件/预知):方These are direct
indications of what is going to happen in the future.
e.g.In "Macbeth"by William Shakespeare,the witches'prophecies foreshadow
Macbeth's rise to power and eventual downfall.
6.Changes or Shifts:Any change or shift in the direction of the story might be
a foreshadowing.
e.g.In "The Lord of the Rings"by J.R.R.Tolkien,the peaceful and cheerful
atmosphere of the Shire drastically changes when Frodo decides to leave,
foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead.
7.Character's Actions or Decisions:If a character does something out of
character or makes a significant decision,it may foreshadow future events.For
instance,if a usually honest charact