A flashback is when a narrative interrupts its chronological order to present events that happened in the past. It provides background information or context for understanding current events in the story.
Think of a movie where there is a sudden shift from present-day scenes to scenes from years ago. These flashbacks help us understand why certain characters behave as they do in the present timeline.
Retrospección: Retrospección refers specifically to introspective flashbacks where characters reflect on past experiences.
Analepsis: Analepsis is another term for flashback, often used in academic discussions about narrative structure.
Memoria selectiva: Memoria selectiva describes how memories can be subjective and biased, influencing what details are included in flashbacks.
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