How are flashbacks usually used in written narratives? They make the reader wonder about the impact of future events.
They help the reader to relate to the internal conflicts a character is having.
They give clues to help the reader predict what will happen later in the story.
They provide background information to help the reader understand events.

They provide background information to help the reader understand events.

Explanation:

Flashbacks talk about a previous event, meaning they can explain the current situation in some way, shape, or form, be it how a friend was made or why so-and-so hates bars.

However, internal conflicts could be a good second answer as it could answer the question of why this is such a big deal (I.E. why being forced to throw out a rose when it was touched by a crush during a herbology lesson or something is something the protagonist doesn't want to do despite the fact it's been dead for weeks, though, again gives context for why said rose is important).

- "despite the fact that portia lives in belmont and has many suitors, bassanio believes that he can win her heart. bassanio plans on overcoming his financial obstacles by borrowing money from antonio to travel to belmont. he then plans on marrying portia and becoming wealthy enough to pay off his debts."