Question

Use the story description to answer the question.
“A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character snowing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.”
How does the author's choice of structure create a specific effect?
(1 point)
• The use of parallel plot adas a sense ot surprise.
• The use of parallel plots increases tension.
• The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
• The use of a subplot increases tension

Answer 1

The author's choice of structure, specifically the use of parallel plots, increases tension. By presenting two different outcomes based on the character's major life decision, the reader becomes invested in both scenarios and the implications of the choice. This structure creates a sense of urgency and anticipation as the character navigates the unexpected upsides and downsides in both lives, culminating in the pivotal moment of hitting their head and fully understanding both realities before making a final choice.