A story begins with the main character dying, then jumps back a year to show how it happened. What is the structure called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Flashback
- Step 1: The story moves back in time.
- Step 2: A jump to an earlier time is a flashback.
Answer
Flashback.
Why not the others: Cyclical structure: This is when the ending returns to the opening. Foreshadowing: This is hinting at later events. Pathetic fallacy: This links weather and mood.
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