Read this section then answer the question: The colonel, after ascertaining where the slave belonged, rode on; the man also went on about his business, not dreaming that he had been conversing with his master. He thought, said, and heard nothing more of the matter, until two or three weeks afterwards. 4. Which answer choice best describes the effect of these sentences on the narrative pacing of the passage?
a. They provide additional details that enrich readers' understanding of events.
b. They add drama by helping readers anticipate the terrible outcome of events.
c. They cause readers to slow down and consider the effects of slavery.
d. They create a steady rhythm in the unfolding events.