O. Henry chooses specific words and phrases to point to the story's historical setting. Reread paragraphs 17–18. Which language gives a sense of the story's time and place?

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.