Understanding Flashbacks in Literature

Very Easy Literary Devices Flashback

In literature, a flashback is a narrative device that allows the writer to present events that happened before the current timeline of the story. Identifying the effect of flashbacks helps readers understand a character's background and motivations. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of a flashback?

She walked into the room and smiled at everyone.

As she stood by the window, she remembered the summer she spent at her grandmother's farm, catching fireflies in the dusky evening.

The sun shone brightly as they enjoyed their picnic.

He decided he would never trust her again.

The clock struck midnight, signaling the end of a day.

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