GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Flashback - Explained

The video tutorial introduces a narrative technique that shifts the reader between the present and the past, then back to the present. This method is useful for uncovering a character's background or past events, enhancing the depth of storytelling.

What is the primary function of the narrative technique discussed in the video?

• To focus only on future events

• To move the reader from the present to the past and back

• To confuse the reader

• To keep the story in the present

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the narrative technique discussed?

• Exploring past events

• Returning to the present

• Staying in the present

• Shifting from present to past

How does the technique help in understanding a character?

• By showing their future plans

• By revealing their background

• By focusing on their current actions

• By ignoring their past

What is another use of the narrative technique besides character background?

• To introduce new characters

• To predict future events

• To highlight past events

• To describe the setting

Why might an author use this technique in storytelling?

• To focus solely on dialogue

• To enrich the story with background and past events

• To provide a linear narrative

• To confuse the reader