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 provide the reader with background information about characters or events
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
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 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 create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
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 provide the reader with background information about characters or events
to provide the reader with background information about characters or events
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 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 create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events
to use a central character or event to connect two or more narratives
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that explain why an author would include a flashback in a story are:
1. **to provide the reader with background information about characters or events** - Flashbacks can give readers context and insight into a character’s motivations and the significance of current events.
2. **to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events** - Flashbacks can reveal crucial information that may foreshadow future developments in the storyline, thereby creating suspense.
These elements help build depth in the narrative and enhance the reader's understanding of the plot.
1. **to provide the reader with background information about characters or events** - Flashbacks can give readers context and insight into a character’s motivations and the significance of current events.
2. **to create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events** - Flashbacks can reveal crucial information that may foreshadow future developments in the storyline, thereby creating suspense.
These elements help build depth in the narrative and enhance the reader's understanding of the plot.