What is the connotation of an Asian writer using the word, "Oriental"? What tone does this particular instance ("oriental") convey? (convey means bring, move, offer)

What distinguishes the dialogue of this excerpt most clearly as a work of the postmodern era?

May someone me answer these questions

1. in the bold portion of the narrative, the author tries to use a flashback to develop tension. however, the flashback does not create tension. rewrite the flashback scene so it develops tension right at the beginning of the story. (15 points)