Jason is reading a great mystery novel where the author keeps dropping hints as to what might happen next – but he never comes out and just states it. What literary device is the author using?

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Jason is reading a great mystery novel where the author keeps dropping hints as to what might happen next – but he never comes out and just states it. What literary device is the author using?

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It’s called foreshadowing

Vittore answered Nov 7, 2020

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I believe it called foreshadowing. Hope that helps

Eladcon answered Nov 9, 2020

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