Read “A Book” by Emily Dickinson. What is the main idea of the poem? There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry—
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll—
How frugal is the Chariot
That bears the Human Soul—
A.
Ships are great for traveling around the world.
B.
Poetry is too expensive for the common person to afford.
C.
People need chariots so they can travel long distances.
D.
Reading is a good activity to undertake while traveling.
E.
Books open up new worlds to all readers, rich or poor.

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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.