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analepsis

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐnɐlɛpsɨ/a·na·lep·se

Definition

1

A 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.”

Common combinations

narrative analepsisuse of analepsis