Read the following excerpt from a short story:

"I had never seen the house before, yet the smell of pine brought back memories of my father's laughter. In that instant, I was back in the summer of 1992, chasing fireflies in the garden."

Identify the narrative technique used in this passage and state in one sentence how it influences the reader's perception of the protagonist.

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Read the following excerpt from a short story:

"I had never seen the house before, yet the smell of pine brought back memories of my father's laughter. In that instant, I was back in the summer of 1992, chasing fireflies in the garden."

Identify the narrative technique used in this passage and state in one sentence how it influences the reader's perception of the protagonist.

Accepted Answer

Flashback - it reveals the protagonist's past relationship with his father, fostering empathy and deepening the reader's understanding of his emotions.

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