This news story, “The Worst Kind of Miracle,” follows Charcandrick West, a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the obstacle he faced to achieve his dreams. The article wastes no time detailing the nightmare that led to his miracle. It is like a movie. He begins the article with, “My body was on fire,” and gives you about 75% of the climax, but leaves an important 25% of it out to add suspense. As a reader, with no context at all, you are interested in why his body was on fire. After beginning the article with a scene setter, West flashbacks to his high school years and shares the rest of his story in chronological order.
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