Using Verb Tenses to Show Flashbacks in Writing

The video tutorial explains the concept of flashbacks in writing, emphasizing the importance of using correct verb tenses to maintain clarity in narratives. It provides examples and exercises to help learners identify and correct verb tenses in flashbacks, ensuring consistency in storytelling. The tutorial concludes with a revised story example, demonstrating the application of these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of using flashbacks in a story?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide background information

• To confuse the reader

• To change the setting

In the example provided, what triggers Katie's flashback?

• Seeing a fish tank

• Hearing a song

• Tasting a dish

• Smelling flowers

What is the main issue identified in the draft story about Susan?

• Inconsistent verb tenses

• Lack of character development

• Too many flashbacks

• Unclear setting

Which verb tense should be used for events happening in the present?

• Conditional tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

What clue indicates a flashback is about to occur in the story?

• A change in setting

• A sudden noise

• A new character introduction

• A character's memory

How should the verb 'take' be changed to fit a flashback?

• Taken

• Takes

• Took

• Taking

What indicates the end of a flashback in the narrative?

• A character's dialogue

• A description of the setting

• A change in verb tense

• A new paragraph

Why is it important to use consistent verb tenses in a story?

• To ensure clarity

• To confuse the reader

• To add suspense

• To make the story longer

What verb tense should be used for actions that have already happened?

• Present tense

• Present continuous tense

• Past tense

• Future tense

What is the effect of using the correct verb tense in flashbacks?

• It clarifies the sequence of events

• It changes the story's genre

• It makes the story more confusing

• It shortens the story