The Count of Monte Cristo Literary Devices Foreshadowing: A way to build suspense by providing hints or clues about what will happen later in the story. Irony: Dramatic: The audience knows what is going on, but the character is completely unaware. Situational: This is when the situation turns out differently than expected. Verbal: Saying one thing but really meaning another (sarcasm).

The Count of Monte Cristo Literary Devices Foil (n.): A person or thing that makes another seem better by contrast. Offer contrast to another character. Two sides of the same coin. Foils accentuate the main character Opposites reveal something about the other. Think about how tin foil reflects back your image when you look into it. A foil reflects another character’s goodness off of his or her lesser qualities. For example: Draco Malfoy is a foil for Harry Potter; his evil ways make Harry look just that much better.

The Count of Monte Cristo Foils Think about a story you’re familiar with (this story can come from folklore, fairy tales, mythology, movies, books, etc.). Just make sure that it isn’t an obscure story. Consider two characters from that story who are foils for each other. Remember that they have to be in contrast to each other. With the title of the story at the top, draw the two characters next to each other. Somewhere on the same picture, write at least three reasons why they’re foils for one another. If you’re not sure, ask for help. Be ready to share this with the class.