Foreshadowing and flashback are two important tools that writers use, but they each have their own jobs.

Foreshadowing:

• This is when the writer drops hints about things that will happen later.
• It helps build tension and gets readers ready for surprises.
• Example: In "Romeo and Juliet," the phrase "a pair of star-crossed lovers" hints at the sad ending that will come for the main characters.

Flashback:

• This takes readers back to an earlier time in the story.
• It gives more details about a character or explains why they act a certain way.
• Example: In "The Great Gatsby," flashbacks show us Gatsby's past and why he is so obsessed with Daisy.

Knowing the difference between these two can make you better at understanding and analyzing stories!