Question

the gazelle thundered along the trail, inches from the muzzle of the cheetah that snapped at its heels; however, the gazelle was able to keep just enough distance by cutting sharply to the left and then to the right at angles of roughly 90 degrees. frustrated, yet maintaining the taut stride befitting the worlds fastest land animal, the cheetah swiped a spotted paw toward the gazelles hindquarters. once again, the gazelle used its last bit of speed to dodge its impending fate, and the shrewd creature turned hard again at 90 degrees, ducking into a well - hidden cave, its depths cut by unknown forces into the valleys granite. quickly glancing left, then right, and then left again, scanning the hillside for its prey, the cheetah finally surrendered the fight and turned for home. which statement best evaluates the authors use of pacing in the passage? a. the authors use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language dont adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the authors use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language help speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the authors use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey. d. the authors use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences help the reader fully understand the power and beauty

Explanation:

Pacing in literature refers to how fast or slow a story moves. Here, the author uses imagery like "thundered along the trail" and figurative language. Short - paced action with vivid descriptions makes the chase scene exciting. The use of these elements speeds up the action and brings the scene to life for the reader.

Answer:

B. The author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language help speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader.