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What is the word that describes when an author hints at something that is going to happen later in the story.
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I believe the term is Foreshadowing:
Foreshadowing
See: http://members.tripod.com/the_poised_pen/april2002.htm
Foreshadowing
- Author hints of what will happen later in the story
Creates suspense
Hidden clue
Usually the reader doesn't realize until later that the author was foreshadowing an event to happen
See: http://members.tripod.com/the_poised_pen/april2002.htm
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