-Why do you think Smith choose to begin this story in medias res?

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-Why do you think Smith choose to begin this story in medias res? LO: I will be able to analyze plot and character by investigating how the author presents incidences within the story. (R.L. 8.3) 801 - Period 8 -Read pages 3-6 of Peak. (Skip pages 1-2. We will read those pages tomorrow.) -Answer the following questions using RACECE: (only one paragraph necessary) -How is the beginning of Peak a good example of a story that begins in medias res? -Why do you think Smith choose to begin this story in medias res?