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competitive can also be ambitious
famous could also be acclaimed
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In media res is when a character is dropped in the middle of action, and that being the beginning of the story. A flash forward is something that is shown in the story out of chronological order, usually for dramatic effect or irony. Episodic plot structures are much like TV show episodes, following a rising action-climax -rising action-climax pattern. I believe the answer you are looking for is Parallel Plot Structure. :)
A example of a wheel and axle is C. seesaw
I don't think you finished the question