For each sentence in the paragraph box below, replace the blank with an adjective that tells "how many." 1. plants survived the cold weather. 2. she needed people to volunteer. 3. in the aquarium were fish. 4.the arctic has been explored by people. 5.i saw camels at the circus.

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.