Jonas is writing a personal narrative in which he loses a race, but then he returns to the same competition the next year and wins.

Question

Which plot sequences would be the most effective ways to organize his story?

Select all that apply.

Responses

Begin just before the second race, with a flashback to the first race, followed by a scene describing the second race.
Begin just before the second race, with a flashback to the first race, followed by a scene describing the second race.

Begin with the first race, followed by many scenes from the year in between, and end with a scene describing the second race.
Begin with the first race, followed by many scenes from the year in between, and end with a scene describing the second race.

Begin with the second race, summarize the previous year, and then introduce the first race.
Begin with the second race, summarize the previous year, and then introduce the first race.

Begin with a scene describing the first race, followed by a scene describing the second race.
best two answer

Answer 1

The two most effective ways to organize Jonas's story would be:

1. Begin just before the second race, with a flashback to the first race, followed by a scene describing the second race.
   This approach builds immediate tension as readers are drawn into the current race, while the flashback provides crucial context and emotional background.

2. Begin with the first race, followed by many scenes from the year in between, and end with a scene describing the second race.
   This structure allows for a deeper exploration of Jonas's character development and the challenges he faced throughout the year, leading up to his victory in the second race.

These two options create a balanced narrative flow that highlights both the past loss and the eventual triumph.