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 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 to provide the reader with background information about characters or events 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

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The two correct statements that explain 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 create a feeling of suspense or tension about future events.

These elements help to deepen the reader's understanding of the story and its characters while also building anticipation for what is to come.