AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Foreshadowing in Literature

Very Easy Literary Devices Foreshadowing

In literature, the use of foreshadowing is a technique that provides an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story. Consider the excerpt below:

As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, Jane felt an uneasy chill run down her spine. She had always been warned that great change often came with unexpected turmoil.

Which of the following best illustrates how foreshadowing is employed in this excerpt?

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