(1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the topof her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboardinto the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave,and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realizedthat she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer
(4) Soon, inhopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her mostskilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S.amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional;by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the worldchampionship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant putany plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that althoughit cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go allthe way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a titleshe won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997 . (10) Today, the four-time winner is creditedwith inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominatedworld of surfing.
What writing pattern does this paragraph employ?
A) Illustration
B) Process
C) Narration
D) Comparison and contrast
C
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