Question
Question
Which statement explains why an author would include a flashback as an element of nonlinear plot development in a story? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
to interrupt the sequence of events as a way to gain the reader's interest
to interrupt the sequence of events as a way to gain the reader's interest
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story
to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
Which statement explains why an author would include a flashback as an element of nonlinear plot development in a story? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
to interrupt the sequence of events as a way to gain the reader's interest
to interrupt the sequence of events as a way to gain the reader's interest
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story
to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that explain why an author would include a flashback as an element of nonlinear plot development in a story are:
1. **to provide the reader with background information about characters or events**
2. **to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story**
Flashbacks often serve to enrich the narrative by providing context and depth, which helps the reader understand the characters and events more fully. They can also foreshadow future developments by revealing important connections or motivations.
1. **to provide the reader with background information about characters or events**
2. **to give the reader a hint about what may happen later in the story**
Flashbacks often serve to enrich the narrative by providing context and depth, which helps the reader understand the characters and events more fully. They can also foreshadow future developments by revealing important connections or motivations.