Which device gives hints about future events in a story?

• A. Foreshadowing
• B. Allusion
• C. Symbol
• D. Setting

Answer: (A)

Foreshadowing is a storytelling technique where hints about what will happen later are planted early in the narrative. These hints can be small details, lines of dialogue, or recurring motifs that seem ordinary at first but become meaningful as the story unfolds. The goal is to prepare readers for upcoming events, heighten suspense, and give the narrative a sense of cohesion when the plot turns come. For example, an ominousMention of a storm, a lingering warning from a character, or a seemingly harmless object that later plays a crucial role all serve to signal what’s ahead.

That makes it the best choice for describing devices that hint at future events. Other options work in different ways: an allusion points to something outside the story, a symbol stands for a broader idea or theme, and setting is about where and when the story takes place and how that mood or context shapes events, rather than directly hinting at what will happen next.