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Q&A Non-linear style used by *Arrow*

I was wondering if there is a term for the non-linear narrative technique used by the TV series Arrow. That is, flashbacks from the past feed into the story line going on in the present. I'm think...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Thom‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T04:40:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/19171
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Thom‭ · 2019-12-08T04:40:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
I was wondering if there is a term for the non-linear narrative technique used by the TV series _Arrow_. That is, flashbacks from the past feed into the story line going on in the present.

I'm thinking about using this technique and would like to make a study of other stories that have succeeded using this technique.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2015-09-29T14:50:10Z (about 9 years ago)
Original score: 1