Which statement best evaluates the author’s use of pacing? 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 long, complex sentences help the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature.

C) 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.

D) the author’s use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language help speed us the action, making the scene come alive for the reader.