Question

How does the author's use of flashback affect the story?
It generates uncertainty by forcing the narrator and her parents to doubt what they remember about Great-Aunt Gertrude.

It adds tension by making the narrator and her relatives uncertain about exactly what they are going to find in Slovakia.

It ensures clarity by providing all necessary background information in the opening paragraphs.

It results in a more intimate story by revealing the narrator's innermost thoughts and feelings.

(story is Secret in Slovakia)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option three.

Flashback is a technique that alters the chronological order of a story. It connects different moments and takes the action to the past. It is usually used to remember past events and develop a character's portrayal.

In the story "Secret in Slovakia," since Gertrude is dead, the author uses flashback to provide background information about her life, personality and the narrator's relationship with her.

Answer 2

Correct answer: It adds tension by making the narrator and her relatives uncertain about exactly what they are going to find in Slovakia.

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