Question

What sentence from “The Lay of Equitan” is an example of foreshadowing and why? 1 “All night he lay in unrest upon the bed, reproaching himself for what had come to pass”; it explains the Lord has a history of failed relationships. 2 “He was as much to the King’s mind, as his wife was to the King’s heart”; it suggests the seneschal will choose loyalty to the lord over his wife. 3 “But it is in the very nature of Love that proportion cannot enter into the matter”; it hints the story will be about choosing love over reason. 4 “He looked closely upon her, for she was fair of face and person, and sweet of semblance and address”; it shows the lady is worthy of pursuit.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A, as it states that it 'hints' provides a clue for the future prediction about the course of the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

A-“But it is in the very nature of Love that proportion cannot enter into the matter”; it hints the story will be about choosing love over reason.

B-“All night he lay in unrest upon the bed, reproaching himself for what had come to pass”; it explains the Lord has a history of failed relationships.

C-“He was as much to the King’s mind, as his wife was to the King’s heart”; it suggests the seneschal will choose loyalty to the lord over his wife.

D-“He looked closely upon her, for she was fair of face and person, and sweet of semblance and address”; it shows the lady is worthy of pursuit.