What narrative device does the author use to introduce Omar's background before the camp experience?

• A. A future diary predicting events in the camp.
• B. A direct narrative from the present with no backstory.
• C. A prologue or flashbacks showing early life in Somalia.
• D. A third-person report with no visuals.

Answer: (C)

The main concept is how a character’s backstory is introduced before the main event using a prologue or flashbacks. This approach lets the reader see Omar’s life in Somalia prior to the camp, providing essential context for his motivations, feelings, and the stakes he faces once the camp begins. A prologue can present a concise, emotionally charged scene from his early life, while flashbacks weave memories into the present narrative to reveal influences that shape his choices. This makes his experiences and decisions at the camp more meaningful because readers understand where he came from and what he’s leaving behind. A future diary predicting events would push the story forward with forecasts rather than establish his past; telling the story only in the present would skip the backstory entirely; and a distant, third-person report with no visuals would lack the intimate access to Omar’s memories that helps readers connect with him.