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Which details from the scene with the scarlet ibis foreshadow Doodle’s death? Check all that apply. Doodle is curious about what the bird is and where it came from. The scarlet ibis shares many characteristics with Doodle, and it dies. The bird has an unusual, exotic beauty, which suggests that it is from somewhere far away. Aunt Nicey says, “Dead birds is bad luck,” suggesting that now something bad will happen. Only Doodle cares about taking care of and burying the scarlet ibis.

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Details from the scene with the Scarlet Ibis that foreshadow Doodle’s death are the following:

The scarlet ibis shares many characteristics with Doodle, and it dies.
Aunt Nicey says, “Dead birds is bad luck,” suggesting that now something bad will happen.

Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints of a future event that will be happening. It usually infers to a negative or sad event.

Other details from the story that foreshadow Doodle's death include the following:
1) the bird died under the tree
→ Doodle died under a bush
2) the RED dead birds bring more bad luck.
→ Doodle's shirt was blood stained when he died.
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B. The scarlet ibis shares many characteristics with Doodle, and it dies.

D. Aunt Nicey says, “Dead birds is bad luck,” suggesting that now something bad will happen

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