JAMB Literature in English 2001 Question 44

Question 44

Literary Terms and Devices

The literary device which anticipates that an event will take place is best described as

  1. A.foreshadowing
  2. B.rising action
  3. C.flashback
  4. D.parody
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (foreshadowing)

Explanation

Foreshadowing gives hints of what will happen later in a story.