Non-Linear Plot Development

to provide closure to a problem

to mark a turning point

to reveal and develop conflict

to introduce the characters and setting

It presents authors with an ideal way to introduce theme.

It allows authors to change the pace of a story.

It gives authors a reason to introduce nonessential characters.

It provides a place to use flashback.

foreshadowing

alliteration

personification

flashback

to change the course of the main plot

to give more attention to a minor character

to slow down the story

to make the story feel longer for the reader

to give the main conflict more depth