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Foreshadowing is a timing device that is used to build up suspense in a story.

Which of these is NOT an example of foreshadowing within "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

Ichabod is afraid of riding alone at night.

Brom tells a story at the party about the Headless Horseman on the bridge.

Brom likes Katrina and is jealous of Ichabod.

Ichabod likes to eat.

Brom plays tricks on people.

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In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the example that is NOT a form of foreshadowing is:

Ichabod likes to eat.

This detail does not serve to build suspense or hint at future events in the narrative, unlike the other examples which indicate themes of fear, jealousy, and trickery that are more directly related to the story's climax and resolution.