foreshadowing
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //fɔɹˈʃædoʊɪŋ// UK //fɔːʃˈædəʊɪŋ// fore·shad·ow·ing
n. a hint or clue in a story that suggests something will happen later. It helps the reader prepare for a future event or problem.
n. the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what will happen later. Often used to create suspense or to provide a thematic link between past and future events.
The dark clouds in the first chapter are a form of foreshadowing.
The author uses subtle foreshadowing in the first chapter to prepare the reader for the protagonist's eventual downfall.
While some critics argue that the early mention of the storm is mere coincidence, others view it as a masterful example of foreshadowing that ties the entire narrative together.