Question

what narrative effect is achieved by combining foreshadowing and flashback?
it limits the story to a single event or day, focusing intensely on one short period in time.
it focuses on rapid action and quick pacing to keep the reader engaged through continuous motion.
it creates suspense by hinting at future events and providing important background information.
it allows for multiple perspectives from various characters at different times, similar to a documentary style.

Explanation:

• Foreshadowing hints at future events, and flashback provides background (past) info. Combining them creates suspense: foreshadowing teases what’s to come, flashback gives context to build tension about how past connects to future.
• First option: Limiting to one event/day is not related to these two techniques.
• Second option: Rapid action/pacing is more about narrative pace, not foreshadowing/flashback.
• Fourth option: Multiple perspectives (documentary - style) is about point - of - view, not these two devices.

Answer:

It creates suspense by hinting at future events and providing important background information.