Doing which of the following will decrease the pace of a story?
A. using short, simple sentences
B. using compound and complex sentences
C. using shorter words
D. deleting extra words

Using short and simple sentences

Explanation:

As it helps to understood better by the examinor and to the point story writing does not creates negative effects in the minds.

Talking about other options,

Using shorcuts and complex sentences are not easily understood by everyone also deleting extra words can destroy the quality of story.

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