In a story how does it show that time has passed?

Answer 1

there is a way of showing that time has passed. and it looks something like this: -*-*-*-

Answer 2

Time can be shown in a story through changes in seasons, characters aging or experiencing milestones, changes in technology or fashion, or through references to specific historical events that have occurred in the background of the story. An author can also use dialogue, narration, or scene-setting details to indicate the passage of time subtly.