What is another word for foreshadowing?
Pronunciation: [fɔːʃˈadə͡ʊɪŋ] (IPA) 
Foreshadowing is a literary technique used to suggest what might happen later in a story. It could also be viewed as a warning or indication of something to come. Some synonyms for foreshadowing include prefiguring, hinting, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, prophesying, and portending. Prefiguring implies a hint of something but not precisely what it is. Forecasting is a prediction of future events based on present indications. Prophesying is comparable to forecasting, but with a religious connotation. Hinting and foretelling are similar to foreshadowing, but to a lesser degree. Portending involves a strong sense of ominous warning, while predicting is a straightforward indication of what is to come.
