Part A What is the effect of the narrator's mindset at the beginning of
the story (A turn of Events)?

a) She is reassured by her coach's attention, developing the theme that most people appreciate
reassurance from others in stressful moments.
b) She is nervous about making friends at her new school, developing the theme that most young people value acceptance from their peers.
c) She is apprehensive about being in her first competition, developing the theme that new experiences challenge old ways of thinking.
d) She is confident about the practice she has put in,
developing the theme that preparedness is key to a
successful performance.