Question

question 4 of 10
which example from \a visit of charity\ slows down the pacing of the story?
a. then something was snatched from marians hand — the little potted plant. \flowers!\ screamed the old woman.

b. suddenly marian saw a hand, quick as a bird claw, reach up in the air and pluck the white cap off her head.

c. one old woman was pulling the door open in short, gradual jerks, and when she saw the nurse a strange smile forced her old face dangerously awry.

d. \wait for me!\ she shouted. as though at an imperial command, the bus ground to a stop. she jumped on and took a big bite out of the apple.

Explanation:

To determine which example slows the story's pacing, we analyze the action speed. Option C describes the old woman opening the door in "short, gradual jerks" and a "strange smile" forming slowly. This detailed, slow - moving action contrasts with the quicker actions in A (snatched, screamed), B (quick as a bird claw), and D (bus stops, she jumps on, bites apple). Slower - paced actions like gradual movements and slow facial changes reduce the story's speed.

Answer:

C. One old woman was pulling the door open in short, gradual jerks, and when she saw the nurse a strange smile forced her old face dangerously awry.