Flashback Flashcards

A structural technique where the narrative shifts to an earlier time to provide background information or context.

To reveal important past events that influence the present narrative or character development.

Creates suspense, deepens understanding of characters, and provides insight into motivations or conflicts.

Flashback disrupts the chronological order of events to focus on significant past moments.

Often introduced with phrases like 'years ago', 'I remember', or 'back then' to signal a shift in time.

Flashbacks can be presented through first-person or third-person perspectives, depending on the narrative viewpoint.

The tone of a flashback can vary, often reflecting nostalgia, regret, or tension depending on the content.

Flashbacks are a structural device that can interrupt the main narrative or be seamlessly integrated into the story.

Flashbacks often reveal key details about a character's past, helping readers understand their motivations and actions.

Flashbacks can engage readers by adding layers to the story, encouraging them to piece together the timeline and understand connections.