Question

Why is the beginning of the story so important?

a. because a story’s beginning is likely to include a twist
b. because the sequence of events starts at the beginning
c. because a story’s beginning must engage and orient readers
d. because readers will be most interested in the beginning

Answer 1

C. Because a story's beginning must engage and orient readers

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

c. because a story’s beginning must engage and orient readers

Step-by-step explanation:

At the beginning of the story, the events are usually in balance and there is still no distortion that creates the action. However, the settings and the characters at the beginning must interest the reader enough for him to get engaged in the story and continue reading.

The beginning should also orient the reader and set the basics of the story – we should be introduced to the place and time, characters, their relationships, the atmosphere of the story, etc. The beginning is important as it poses the key elements that are needed to follow the story.