the change in atmosphere in "sleepy hollow" is: iromy, foreshadowing, metaphor, or simile?

Answer 1

I think you can figure this out. I'll give you definitions and an eclectic set of examples.

Irony is when a set of circumstances teaches an unexpected lesson or drives home a point.
Ex. "How ironic that we say we went to Iraq to end suffering, but started a civil war that is causing more suffering and loss of life than Saddam's regime."

Foreshadowing is an event or phonemona that could lead one to predict an outcome or see something to come.

EX. "In the story of the sacrifice of Isaac, both Abraham and Isaac were foreshadowing the crucifixion of Christ. Abraham, as the father (God) who would give his only Son (in obedience to God.) Isaac as the Christ (Son of God) who would lay down his life in obedience to the father. Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifical fire on his back. Christ carried the cross. Abraham obeyed God, but thought it unjust to sacrifice his son, who had done nothing to displease him, yet he was willing to comply. God sent his son, who sinned not to die for the sins of man."

metaphor is saying one thing is another to explain it or illustrate it. "Whew! That fog is pea soup!" "His mouth is a cesspool spewing hatred!"

Similie is comparing one thing to another to explain or illustrate it. Similie usually uses the words like or as:
Ex. "He is crazy like a fox! or Her eyes shone like limpid pools in the moonlight. Her lips are like the sofest petals of roses."

Hope these definitions and examples helped.

*I could have just told you that it was foreshadowing: fog, darkening skies, thunder=a beheading coming up! However, I thought you could figure it out for yourself with my definitions and examples!*

Answer 2

Foreshadowing. Prior to the change things tended to be much more lively and a certain sense of safety and serenity. But then the mood turns a little darker, more melancholy, and eerily foreboding (which, by the way, can also mean to predict something to come). It is into this atmosphere that the Headless Horseman finally makes an actual appearance into the story. Up to this point he's merely been described and stories have been told about him.

Answer 3

Foreshadowing.