Vocabulary Entry

foreshadowing

|noun • verb

noun

A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Example Sentences

"The dark clouds on the horizon were a foreshadowing of the storm that was about to hit."

"In the first chapter, the author's use of subtle hints was a brilliant foreshadowing of the novel's tragic ending."

"The quick glance between the characters served as a foreshadowing of the tension that would arise later."

verb

Example Sentences

"The author skillfully foreshadows the main conflict through the protagonist's early struggles."

"The teacher warned that the upcoming project would likely foreshadow the final exam's content."

"The eerie music in the film foreshadows the impending danger faced by the characters."