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English Language Arts · Grades 3–4

Foreshadowing

noun

Hints or clues in a story about what will happen later.

Example Sentences

"The dark clouds at the beginning of the chapter were foreshadowing the coming danger."

"Skilled authors use foreshadowing to build suspense."

Synonyms & Related Terms

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