Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flashforward

noun

/ˈflæʃˌfɔːr.wɚd/

Definition

A narrative technique that takes the reader or viewer ahead in time to show events that will occur in the future.

Examples

In the film, a flashforward reveals the protagonist’s fate ten years later.
The novel uses a flashforward to hint at a tragic event that will change everything.
Flashforwards can create dramatic tension by showing glimpses of the future.

Meaning

A flashforward is used to provide insight into future outcomes or events, often to build suspense or highlight the importance of certain current actions.