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Flashback and Plot

Explain how nonlinear structure changes a reader’s understanding.

English I · Step 1 of 4

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Build the idea first. Explore the visual, then read at your own pace.

Before you start: Chronological order means the order events happened. Narrative order means the order a writer shows them. A flashback moves to an earlier event. Foreshadowing gives a clue about a possible later event.