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Reread this example of foreshadowing from "About Russell" by Rita Williams-Garcia.
In his way Russell held his ground, but from some angry, inarticulate place, deep within himself. Rosalind and I didn’t know that his self-erected wall was how he protected himself. We just thought he was being a pain in the butt.
Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story?


It creates mystery by hinting at the idea that maybe Russell was not just "being a pain in the butt," but was instead trying to cope.

It creates suspense by indicating that Russell's ways of protecting himself might one day lead him to act violently or physically harm others.

It creates humor by having the author and her sister think Russell was trying be funny when that was actually his personality.

It creates tension by showing that the author knew something was off about her brother from an early age, but never tried to help him.

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It creates mystery by hinting at the idea that maybe Russell was not just "being a pain in the butt," but was instead trying to cope.

The foreshadowing creates mystery because we don't know at this point what Russell was trying to cope with. The other options are simply incorrect as well. There is no indication from the excerpt that he will act violently. There is also no humor in the excerpt. While the foreshadowing does indicate something is wrong, we don't see any tension come from the author's lack of attempt to help her brother.

It creates mystery by hinting at the idea that maybe Russell was not just "being a pain in the butt," but was instead trying to cope. Is the correct statement. This can be justified by the following explanation:

  • Although we don't know what Russell was trying to deal with at this point, the foreshadowing adds to the intrigue.
  • All of the other options are also inaccurate. The text does not indicate that he will respond violently.
  • The excerpt also lacks any sense of humor.
  • While the foreshadowing indicates that something is awry, there is no tension created by the author's failure to assist her brother.

Therefore, the above statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story with the help of the given explanation.  

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