cataphoric
/ˌkætəˈfɔrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or using a word or phrase that refers forward to something mentioned later in the text or speech.
- In the sentence 'When he arrived, John was tired,' the word 'he' is cataphoric because it refers to 'John' later.
- Cataphoric references are common in storytelling to create suspense.
- The teacher explained how cataphoric pronouns can confuse readers if not used carefully.
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