Foreshadowing is a prophecy, a sign or suggestion of something to come, which is placed in the first part of the story. The second part of the story fulfills the foreshadowing prophecy. The author uses subtle writing and skillful clues in foreshadowing. While hints are given, some information is withheld. The characters of the story may or may not be aware of the foreshadowing. Foreshadowing builds interest and/or suspense.

Exercise: In 300 words or less write a story that uses foreshadowing. Foreshadow in the beginning of the story by hinting that something important or exciting will happen, then fulfill that foreshadow in the second part of the story. The foreshadowing may relate to a character, a location, or an object.