English Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel "Heart of Darkness"?

To show the reader what is to come
To emphasize irony
To convey the mood
To explain characters' motivations

The correct answer is: To show the reader what is to come

In the novel "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad, foreshadowing is used as a literary device to give subtle hints and clues about future events or developments in the story. It serves to create a sense of anticipation and build tension for the reader. While options B, C, and D may also be present in the novel, they are not the primary role of foreshadowing. Option B, emphasizing irony, may occur in conjunction with foreshadowing but is not its purpose. Similarly, option C, conveying the mood, may be a result of foreshadowing but not its main function. Option D, explaining characters' motivations, is also not the primary purpose of foreshadowing in this novel. Thus, the correct answer is A, to show the reader what is to come.