In the short story: A Modern Love Letter, How does the flashback to Abuela's life in Cuba affect the story? It provides a suspenseful subplot by showing how Abuela's family escaped from Cuba. It sets up a surprise at the end of the story, where the reader learns that Alejandro, a boy Abuela loved in Cuba, has been writing the letters. It creates a mystery having to do with why Abuela and Alejandro didn't stay in touch after Abuela 's family left Cuba. The flashback of the incident of young love between Abuela and Alejandro is the resolution to the story.

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the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.