Question

1. foreshadowing is when an author gives hints about what will happen later in the story.
2. on the first pages of fahrenheit 451, montag meets clarisse, whose unusual questions ______ that she will be important to his future.
3. the mechanical ______ is described in a menacing way, hinting that it will play a key role later.
4. montags feeling of ______ after meeting clarisse suggests that his views about his work will soon change.
5. the description of mildreds ______ and the empty feeling in their home foreshadows problems in their relationship.

word bank: future, hints, unease, hound, emptiness

Explanation:

1. Foreshadowing is a literary device where an author gives hints about future events.
2. Clarisse's unusual questions hint at her future importance.
3. The mechanical hound is described menacingly, hinting at its future role.
4. Montag's unease after meeting Clarisse suggests a change in his views.
5. Mildred's emptiness and the home's emptiness foreshadow relationship problems.

Answer:

1. hints
2. hint
3. hound
4. unease
5. emptiness