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.
Responses
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 - no response given
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 - no response given
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events - no response given
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 - no response given
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
Responses
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 - no response given
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 - no response given
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events - no response given
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 - no response given
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers explaining why an author would include a flashback as an element of nonlinear plot development 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.**
These choices reflect how flashbacks can enhance a narrative by revealing important context and foreshadowing future events.
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.**
These choices reflect how flashbacks can enhance a narrative by revealing important context and foreshadowing future events.