When Padma creates her research schedule, it would be most helpful lo O get all the research done in one day so she can concentrate her energy on writing the paper. O spread out the research work over a period of time to keep the research load manageable. O complete the research paper the day that it is due. o ask the teacher ahead of time to extend the due date.

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.