HURRY DUE IN 10 MINUTES WILL MARK AS BRAINYLIST Which of the following statements BEST supports
the author's main point in paragraph 5?
o A. Missionaries impacted the expansion of
acupuncture.
B. Acupuncture books were published which led to
wide use of the technique.
C. Acupuncture was created in other parts of the
world and eventually established in America.
o D. Although the use of acupuncture has risen and
declined over the centuries, today it is still a
popular form of treatment for illnesses.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.