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The literary term used in this instance is foreshadowing. The surgeon's warning about the danger of Moby Dick hints at the conflict and consequences that may arise from Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the whale.

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Q: Which literary term was used when the surgeon on the Samuel Enderby told Ahab that he should leave Moby Dick alone because he was so dangerous?
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