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analepsis
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐnɐlɛpsɨ/a·na·lep·se
Definition
1A narrative device that interrupts the chronology of the story to evoke past events; flashback.
Usage examples
“The novel employs analepsis to reveal the character's childhood.”
“Analepsis is a frequent technique in modern storytelling.”
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Common combinations
narrative analepsisuse of analepsis