Foreshadowing Flashcards

A literary device where hints or clues are given about events that will happen later in the text.

To create suspense, prepare the reader for future events, or add layers of meaning to the narrative.

Hints or clues that are directly stated or clearly indicated in the text.

Hints or clues that are subtle and require inference to understand their significance.

When characters say things that hint at future events or outcomes.

When the environment or atmosphere suggests what might happen later in the story.

When objects, colours, or images are used to hint at future events or themes.

It builds anticipation, engages the reader, and encourages them to look for connections in the text.

When the organisation of events or shifts in focus hint at what is to come.

Identify the method (e.g., dialogue, setting, symbolism), explain its effect, and use subject terminology to support your analysis.