Question

which literary device hints at events that will occur later in the story? foreshadowing flashback irony symbolism

Explanation:

Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives hints or clues about events that will happen later in a story. Flashback is a device that shows events from the past. Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities. So the device that hints at future events is Foreshadowing.

Answer:

A. Foreshadowing