Question

What is a defining characteristic of foreshadowing?

It contains a reference to something readers will recognize.
It uses vivid language that appeals to sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell.
It aides the reader in predicting future events in the story.
It provides an extended metaphor that continues until the end.

Answer 1

"It aids the reader in predicting future events in the story."

Foreshadowing gives hints or clues about what will happen later. (The other choices describe allusion, imagery, and an extended metaphor.)