Question

question 7 of 10
which statement best evaluates the authors use of pacing to enhance the narrative?
william looked over his shoulder at the path that wound down the mountain behind him, then slowly turned and peered at the path that stretched before him. two hours of hiking a rugged and rocky path, and yet his team still had not reached the peak. weighed down with exhaustion and burdensome boots, he picked up his foot and took a step. the splendor of the mountains peak called to him, and the only way to answer was by putting one foot in front of the other.
a. the long sentences create a slow pace that effectively emphasizes the difficulty of a long mountain hike.
b. the long sentences create a slow pace that is ineffective, because it clashes with the characters fast hiking speed.
c. the short sentences create a fast pace that is ineffective, because it fails to paint a vivid picture of the characters thoughts and emotions.
d. the short sentences create a fast pace that effectively stresses the characters need to reach the mountain peak.

Explanation:

The provided narrative uses long, flowing sentences that mirror the slow, arduous experience of the exhausted hiker. The pacing created by these sentences matches the character's struggle with fatigue and the difficulty of the long mountain hike, making it effective at emphasizing that challenge. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: the character is not moving fast, the sentences are not short, and the pacing does effectively convey the experience.

Answer:

A. The long sentences create a slow pace that effectively emphasizes the difficulty of a long mountain hike.