Is this a multiple choice question?
I believe that flashbacks could be used to slow the pace of a story. If you are telling one story, and then decide to introduce a flashback, that would only slow down the story you are already telling.
The answer would be c because longitudo means length or direction
Answer: A.
Explanation:
The author was disappointed when he/she learned that only adults are able to participate (a rule) in the art contest.