Which line in the excerpt from “out, out—” by robert frost uses metonymy? the boy's first outcry was a rueful laugh, as he swung toward them holding up the hand half in appeal, but half as if to keep the life from spilling. then the boy saw all— since he was old enough to know, big boy doing a man's work, though a child at heart— he saw all spoiled. 'don't let him cut my hand off the doctor, when he comes. don't let him, sister!

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.