KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Flashback - Explained

The video tutorial explains how a writer can move a character through different time periods, allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the character's backstory. It highlights how past events can influence a character's present decisions, providing a richer narrative experience.

How does the writer use time shifts in the narrative?

• To create suspense

• To move the character between different time periods

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new characters

What does moving a character from the present to the past and back again allow?

• It allows the reader to see the character in a different light

• It allows the writer to skip important events

• It allows the story to end abruptly

• It allows the character to change their identity

What is the purpose of revealing a character's backstory?

• To change the genre of the story

• To introduce a new setting

• To provide a new perspective on the character

• To make the story longer

Why might a writer choose to reveal a character's backstory?

• To add depth to the character

• To introduce a plot twist

• To confuse the reader

• To change the story's setting

How can past events affect a character's present choices?

• They change the story's ending

• They only affect other characters

• They can influence the character's decisions

• They have no effect