Read the story in quotation marks and then imagine the author decided to edit the story to begin with the queens childhood saving the entire coronation for the end of the story. in 3-5 sentences explain how this decision would affect the pacing of the story and impact the audience.
"The queen-to-be seems calm, confident, and ready to step into her new role. A series of scenes follows her conversations while she dresses and gives last minute orders. As she steps into the hall and walks toward her place on the ceremony stage, the story jumps to a series of scenes that show a montage of her youth. The memories show how wild and unruly she was, trying anything she could to get out of her royal life. Back in the present, she finally reaches her place on the stage and looks up at the head of the royal nursery who played a big role in the flashback scenes. Both characters smile for a long moment, and the coronation begins."
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Beginning the story with the queen's childhood and saving the coronation for the end would dramatically alter the pacing. The audience would be immediately drawn into the character's backstory, becoming emotionally invested in her journey before even knowing the outcome. The tension would build as the flashbacks reveal her struggles and growth, creating anticipation for the moment she finally accepts her royal destiny. The impact on the audience would be much deeper, as they are able to see the queen's transformation from rebellious youth to confident leader right before their eyes. This structural change would add layers of depth and emotion to the story, making the coronation scene even more poignant and satisfying for the readers.
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