Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is a subtle hint or allusion in a plot to something that will happen later on.

Examples

In chapter six, Roger and some other boys roll a boulder down a cliff face into the sea. Ralph scolds them for this. This is a hint of something that will happen later in the story.

“We can roll rocks—”

“Right onto the bridge—”

 Synonyms


 * hint


 * allusion


 * reference


 * implication


 * omen