A nonlinear story is one that
A) has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
B) might present events out of order, jumping through time and space.
C) gives clues to the narrative climax through foreshadowing.
D) none of the above.

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A nonlinear story does not follow a strictly chronological order and can jump through various points in time and space. Events may be presented out of order or in a non-linear fashion. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A and C describe characteristics of a linear story. Option D is incorrect as there is a distinguishable structure in a nonlinear story, albeit a non-traditional one.

A Nonlinear Story Is One That