Question

Which of the following describes a flashback? A. a scene that interrupts the present story to tell about events from the past B. a narrative that begins at a particular point then continues at a later time in the future C. the development of a story in sequential order D. the author’s use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the story

Answer 1

Answer: A) a scene that interrupts the present story to tell about events from the past.

Explanation: A flashback is a short part of a film, story, or play that goes back to events in the past, in order to provide background or context to the current events of a narrative. So, from the given options, the only one that represents the definition of flashback, is the corresponding to option A: a scene that interrupts the present story (or the chronological events in the story) to tell about events from the past.