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Foreshadowing

Definition

(formal, literary) A literary device in which an event or situation is hinted at before it actually occurs, often to create suspense or anticipation.

Example Sentences

1The author's use of foreshadowing in the first chapter hinted at the tragic events that would unfold later in the novel.
2Can you identify the foreshadowing in the opening scene of the play that suggests the protagonist's eventual downfall?
3The director's clever use of foreshadowing in the film's opening sequence added depth to the plot's twist ending.
4The writer's subtle foreshadowing of the character's illness created a sense of inevitability that underscored the story's themes.
5Analyzing the foreshadowing in Shakespeare's tragedies can provide valuable insights into the playwright's use of dramatic irony.

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