Question

What is the effect of the flashback in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this story?

Answer 1

It provides a detailed account of the accident in which Giselle broke her arm, establishing her reckless nature.

Answer: Option 2.

Explanation:

A flashback is an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story. Flashbacks are often used to recount events that happened before the story's primary sequence of events to fill in crucial backstory.

The purpose of flashback is to either move the story forward or reveal information about the character. You can use flashbacks for any number of reasons but its primary purpose is to bridge time, place and action to reveal a past emotional event or physical conflict that affects the character.