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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Foreshadowing in Literature

Easy Literary Devices Foreshadowing

In literature, foreshadowing is often used to create suspense and prepare the reader for what is to come. In the following excerpt from a fictional story, an author employs foreshadowing to hint at future events. Analyze the lines provided and consider which statement best captures the use of foreshadowing in the text:

"As she stepped into the shadowy alley, the chill in the air seemed to whisper secrets of impending danger. The flickering streetlight above cast eerie shadows on the cobblestones, reminiscent of lurking figures that might be hiding just out of sight."

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