Definition:
Foreshadowing is a literary device where an author gives hints, clues, or subtle signs about what will happen later in the story. It builds suspense and prepares the reader emotionally or mentally for future events.
It can be obvious (like a prophecy) or very subtle (like a passing comment or image).
Example:
In a story:
As she boarded the plane, she glanced one last time at the ground, a strange sense of dread tightening in her chest.
Explanation:
This moment foreshadows that something bad may happen on the flight — maybe a crash, turbulence, or emotional turning point. The “sense of dread” is the clue.
And there you go! So go ahead and use foreshadowing in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep.
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