Question

Reread this example of foreshadowing from “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry.

"... But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he's alive, for he always was the truest, stanchest old chap in the world. He'll never forget."

Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story?
It adds to the surprise created later when it's revealed that Jimmy did meet Silky Bob; indeed, Bob is saying these words to Jimmy himself.

It creates mystery in the story by subtly suggesting that something awful has happened to Jimmy.

It adds humor to the story since readers, unlike Silky Bob, already know that he's speaking to Jimmy when he delivers these lines.

It creates suspense by hinting at the fact that Silky Bob already knows that Jimmy will not show up to meet him.

Answer 1

It adds to the surprise created later when it's revealed that Jimmy did meet silky bob; indeed, Bob is saying these words to Jimmy himself.

Answer 2

It adds to the surprise created later when it's revealed that Jimmy did meet Silky Bob; indeed, Bob is saying these words to Jimmy himself.

Step-by-step explanation:

Foreshadowing is a signal of what comes next in a story. In the excerpt from "After Twenty Years," the author O. Henry makes use of foreshadowing to provide readers a hint of what will occur later. In fact, Bob does not recognize Jimmy as a policeman, and at the end of the story he finds out that Jimmy was actually talking to him before he was arrested. The reason is Jimmy did not want to apprehend his friend.