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.

Question

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

Answer 1

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.