What can we tell about colin from the first paragraph? a- he is trying to beef up his knowledge of both british and us history b- he is trying to make friends with as many girls as possible c- he is uncomfortable at his new school with his new classmates d- he wants to move back to london as soon as he can

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.