Here is a goal: To start a fire,

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Choices:
a). make a pile with of small flammable material (such as small twigs or paper), then light it with a match. Place progressively larger pieces of wood over it as it grows.;
b). make a pile with of small flammable material (such as small twigs or paper), then light it with a match. Place progressively smaller pieces of wood over it as it grows.;
a).