Flashback (narrative)

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Narrative technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs analepsis
gptkbp:contrastsWith flashforward
gptkbp:etymology from French 'flasher' (to flash) and 'back'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flashback (narrative)
gptkbp:purpose to provide background information
to explain current events
to reveal character motivation
gptkbp:relatedConcept nonlinear narrative
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:film
gptkb:literature
gptkb:television
gptkb:theatre
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Flashback
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6