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As Odysseus tells his story to King Alcinous in Book 9 of The Odyssey, he recounts the many ordeals and trials he has experienced so far. This is an example of what narrative device? A. Flashback B. Foreshadowing
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As Odysseus tells his story to King Alcinous in Book 9 of The Odyssey, he recounts the many ordeals and trials he has experienced so far. This is an example of what narrative device?

A. Flashback
B. Foreshadowing
C. In medias res
D. Parallel plots

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In media res. Begins with the middle of the story (the present)--then tells his past--then the story proceeds forward into the future as Odysseus returns to Ithaca.
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