The speaker has fond memories of his childhood. Which lines from the poem best illustrate that idea? (4 points) A. Oh! the old swimmin'-hole! In the happy days of yore,
When I ust to lean above it on the old sickamore,

B. But the lost joys is past! Let your tears in sorrow roll
Like the rain that ust to dapple up the old swimmin'-hole.

C. But them days is past and gone, and old Time's tuck his toll
From the old man come back to the old swimmin'-hole.

D. The scene was all changed, like the change in my face;
The bridge of the railroad now crosses the spot

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.