The answer to your question is c foreshadowing. <span>The literary device foreshadowing refers to the use of indicative word or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that is going to happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense. Foreshadowing is used to suggest an upcoming outcome to the story.</span>
The earliest large cities in colonial North America were located on the northeastern coast. These cities include Boston, New York City and Philadelphia.