Foreshadowing
Definitions
Synonym of foreshadow (“a suggestion of something in advance”); specifically (usually uncountable, literature, narratology), a literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.
Equivalents
Examples
“The roses blooming before Rose herself bloomed was excellent foreshadowing.”
“As an experienced editor I disapprove of backflashes, foreshadowings and tricksy devices […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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