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.

to provide the reader with background information about characters or 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 interrupt the sequence of events as a way to gain the reader's interest
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives

Answer 1

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 create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events**

Flashbacks often serve to enrich the narrative by revealing past experiences or events that shape the current storyline, as well as to build suspense by connecting past actions to potential future consequences.