3. Kiara's heart pounded against her chest as she bolted through the intricate maze. Finally, she
reached the massive climbing wall and stared at the structure that separated her from
victory. Her mind flooded with the challenging events that had collectively led to this
pivotal moment.
This excerpt is the first paragraph of a longer work. What can you tell about the
structure of this story?
1. The author mentions a "pivotal moment." The rest of the story describes how Kiara
deals with this moment.
2. The author started at the most exciting part. Flashbacks are used to tell the reader what is
happening.
3. The author focuses on Kiara's life. The story relates the events in her life in
chronological order.