In plain English, foreshadowing is when a writer presents a hint or preview of something that will later be revealed in the story. It may be something negative or positive. It is a literary device that takes the reader into the story and makes the story more intriguing. It is used in TV shows, plays, Movies, and books.
Examples of foreshadowing include:
In the movie "Signs" by Night Shalaman, he uses foreshadowing such as the preachers wife stating on her last breath "Swing Wide." The viewer later learns that this was stated because to save the woman's child in the end of the story, the ex-baseball player will find redemption from his flaws as a baseball player by killing the alien.
Foreshadowing is a type of prophesy that will be exposed at a later time. Using the literary device of foreshadowing adds depth to the story, thereby, making it more effective.
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