In a multi-protagonist novel where each character controls a distinct narrative thread, which effect results when the author breaks chronological order within a single thread, but not others?

💡 Explanation

Breaking chronological order within a single thread creates localized narrative dissonance, increasing tension and ambiguity for that character's arc through temporal distortion; this is the effect of narrative disruption. This heightened tension applies to the affected thread because the linear threads provide a contrasting sense of normalcy, rather than equal increase across all threads.

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