How does the flashback about Abuela's first love letter affect the story?
It begins a subplot by creating a mystery that Bella is
determined to solve.
It creates suspense by leading the reader to wonder what
happened between Abuela and Alejandro long ago.
It creates surprise since Abuela's admirer from long ago
turns out to be the writer of the love letters left for "Bella."
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It creates tension by creating a conflict between Abuela and
Bella's mother about the love letters.