Question

Read the following sentences:
Remy set the knife back on the cutting board and ran to catch the mailman. Six weeks ago, his brother had hugged him at the airport and promised to write as soon as he could.
Which phrase signals to the reader that a flashback is beginning?

A.
Promised to write

B.
Six weeks ago

C.
Ran to catch

D.
At the airport

Answer 1

B: Six weeks ago.

This is a flashback because it’s implied that it happened a different time from the present, which is what a flashback is.

Answer 2

Answer:

Six weeks ago

or

A week ago

Explanation:

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