analepsis
nounfemininetécnico/ɐnɐlɛpsɨ/low
a·na·lep·se
Definition
A narrative device that interrupts the chronology of the story to evoke past events; flashback.
The novel employs analepsis to reveal the character's childhood.
Analepsis is a frequent technique in modern storytelling.
Common collocations
narrative analepsisuse of analepsis
Etymology
Do grego 'analepsis' (ação de retomar, recuperar).